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UWE STUDENTS' UNION

Registered charity 1143067 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as UWESU

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Latest income
£5.9m
Latest spending
£5.9m
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the Union made a surplus of £12,754 for the year, though the net liability position remains at £966,592 due to a significant pension deficit liability. The Trustees consider the financial position to be good, citing sufficient working capital and ongoing financial support from the related party University to continue trading for the next 12 months.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum level of £400,000 (held: £373k)
“These funds should be built up and held at a minimum level of £400,000. There is an ongoing review with a recommendation of raising to £500,000 by 2024.” — page 12
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant funding from The University of the West of England
“During the year, the Union received £1,664,870 (21/22: £1,468,400) grant funding from The University of the West of England.” — page 35
“There was also a £142,000 (21/22: £142,000) payment in respect of rent plus £129,600 (21/22: £129,600) in respect of Sports Hall charges” — page 35
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent and Sports Hall charges from The University of the West of England
“During the year, the Union received £1,664,870 (21/22: £1,468,400) grant funding from The University of the West of England.” — page 35
“There was also a £142,000 (21/22: £142,000) payment in respect of rent plus £129,600 (21/22: £129,600) in respect of Sports Hall charges” — page 35
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sales to The University of the West of England
“During the year, the Union received £1,664,870 (21/22: £1,468,400) grant funding from The University of the West of England.” — page 35
“There was also a £142,000 (21/22: £142,000) payment in respect of rent plus £129,600 (21/22: £129,600) in respect of Sports Hall charges” — page 35
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services purchased from The University of the West of England
“During the year, the Union received £1,664,870 (21/22: £1,468,400) grant funding from The University of the West of England.” — page 35
“There was also a £142,000 (21/22: £142,000) payment in respect of rent plus £129,600 (21/22: £129,600) in respect of Sports Hall charges” — page 35
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management recharge from subsidiary UWESU Services Limited
“During the year, the Union received £1,664,870 (21/22: £1,468,400) grant funding from The University of the West of England.” — page 35
“There was also a £142,000 (21/22: £142,000) payment in respect of rent plus £129,600 (21/22: £129,600) in respect of Sports Hall charges” — page 35
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: UWESU Services Limited
“The commercial activities are provided through the Union's subsidiary, UWESU Services Limited.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by RSM UK Audit LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£5.9m
Total spending
£5.9m
Cost of raising funds
£735k
Reserves (reported)
£661k
Employees
166

Reported reserves equal ~1.3 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bristol City · Gloucestershire · South Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£5.9m£5.9m
31/07/2024£8.0m£6.4m
31/07/2023£6.1m£6.1m
31/07/2022£5.4m£5.4m
31/07/2021£3.9m£3.9m

Common questions

Is UWE STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the Union made a surplus of £12,754 for the year, though the net liability position remains at £966,592 due to a significant pension deficit liability. The Trustees consider the financial position to be good, citing sufficient working capital and ongoing financial support from the related party University to continue trading for the next 12 months. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.