University of Lancashire Students' Union
Registered charity 1142616 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as UCLANSU, SU UCLAN, UCLAN SU, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE STUDENTS' UNION
To advance the education of the students at The University of Central Lancashire (the Students) for the benefit of the public by:Promoting the interests of the student by representation, support and advise and providing social and recreational activities for students
Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · Recreation · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £110,853 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a significant pension discount unwinding gain. However, the charity holds negative unrestricted reserves of £85,439 and relies on ongoing financial and non-monetary support from the University of Central Lancashire to maintain its operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-85k; policy: sufficient funds to meet any unexpected liabilities and to allow it to develop activities and operations in line with the strategy)
“The Trustees monitor free reserves to ensure the Union has sufficient funds to meet any unexpected liabilities and to allow it to develop activities and operations in line with the strategy for the benefit of students. At the year end these stood at £85K in deficit.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to Elected Officers
“The Elected Officers receive remuneration for their services as provided for within the Articles of Association. The aggregate amount payable under such contracts in the year was £88,012 (2024: £81,729).” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £915k
“A liability of £915,275 (2024: £1,222,533) has been recognised for University of Lancashire SU, representing the present value of the additional contributions payable between the year-end and January 2034” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by DJH Audit Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — University of Central Lancashire Students' Union (matched by registered charity number).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (52% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Arjun Uresh Kumar
- Camilla Ashlie Duncan
- Danielle Beckett
- David Wai Yip LO
- Laura Mae Kenny
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Lancashire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is University of Lancashire Students' Union financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £110,853 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a significant pension discount unwinding gain. However, the charity holds negative unrestricted reserves of £85,439 and relies on ongoing financial and non-monetary support from the University of Central Lancashire to maintain its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.
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