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UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE STUDENTS' UNION

Registered charity 1143101 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as UHSU

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Latest income
£2.9m
Latest spending
£2.7m
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £128,532 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with gross income of £2,865,678. However, the charity holds net liabilities of £654,228, primarily driven by a defined benefit pension scheme liability of £1,246,542. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by free reserves of £462,977 and confirmed future funding from the University.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £90,001 - £100,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
“One employee earned between £60,000 and £70,000 and one employee earned between £90,000 and £100,000 during the year” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 2
“One employee earned between £60,000 and £70,000 and one employee earned between £90,000 and £100,000 during the year” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least 10% of the Union’s block grant available (held: £463k)
“The Union’s reserves policy is to aim towards the following reserves: Provide financial stability to enable the Union to achieve its objectives during challenging trading periods with a working capital reserve of at least 10% of the Union’s block grant available.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: 11 sabbatical officers received total employee benefits of £52,983.
“The Union's 11 (2024: 13) sabbatical officers throughout the year received total employee benefits, including employer pension contributions, totalling £52,983” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration
“The Union's 11 (2024: 13) sabbatical officers throughout the year received total employee benefits, including employer pension contributions, totalling £52,983 (2024: £57,585). These payments are permitted under the charity's articles of association.” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — University of Hertfordshire Raise and Give (matched by registered charity number).

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

Total income
£2.9m
Total spending
£2.7m
Cost of raising funds
£880k
Reserves (reported)
£463k
Employees
137

Reported reserves equal ~2.0 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: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£2.9m£2.7m
31/07/2024£2.8m£2.6m
31/07/2023£2.6m£2.6m
31/07/2022£2.6m£2.6m
31/07/2021£1.5m£1.4m

Common questions

Is UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £128,532 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with gross income of £2,865,678. However, the charity holds net liabilities of £654,228, primarily driven by a defined benefit pension scheme liability of £1,246,542. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by free reserves of £462,977 and confirmed future funding from the University. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE STUDENTS' UNION earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.