UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION
? Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at University of Westminster and representing, supporting and advising Students;? Being the recognised representative channel between Students and University ? Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions anddebate for the personal development of its Students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £35,524 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds showing a deficit of £145,095. This is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £360,000, which the board plans to address by operating an annual small surplus budget. The charity remains dependent on financial support from the University of Westminster but has received assurances that this support will continue.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £90,001 - £100,000” — page 34
“The principal funding source was the grant from the University of Westminster of £2,402,500” — page 17
“A target reserve level of £360,000 is assessed as striking an appropriate balance between the need to spend income when it is received and maintaining operational integrity.” — page 18
“The Union is an affiliated member of the National Union of Students (NUS) and paid a membership contribution of £43,500 in the current financial year” — page 9
“The Union is an affiliated member of the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and paid a membership affiliation fee of £5,808 in the current financial year” — page 9
“The Union is an affiliated member of the National Union of Students (NUS) and paid a membership contribution of £43,500 in the current financial year” — page 9
“The Union is an affiliated member of the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and paid a membership affiliation fee of £5,808 in the current financial year” — page 9
“At 31 July 2025 the Union's pension deficit was valued at £549,836” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Muhammad Barik Ullah — President
- Adeola 'Tola Adefulu — VP Education
- Garvit Kapoor — VP Belonging & Community
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Adeola Fehintola Adefulu
- Carole Goldsmith
- Cecilie Sorhus
- Daniela Chidiebere Okeke Ramos
- Garvit Kapoor
- Maymunah Qamar
- Muhammad Barik Ullah
- Patrisia Nikolaeva Petkova
- Rachel Annette Louise McKoy
- Sarah Fuell
- Tanya Afshin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £4.8m | £4.9m |
| 31/07/2024 | £4.9m | £4.9m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.8m | £4.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.2m | £3.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £3.3m | £2.5m |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £35,524 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds showing a deficit of £145,095. This is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £360,000, which the board plans to address by operating an annual small surplus budget. The charity remains dependent on financial support from the University of Westminster but has received assurances that this support will continue. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
Who funds UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION as a grant recipient include QUINTIN HOGG TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUINTIN HOGG TRUST | FY2024 | £540k | Grants awarded |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2014 | £10k | Preventing suicides, self harming and bullying through education and t |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 1 | £296 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION | £4.8m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| WEST LONDON STUDENTS' UNION | £4.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| ASTON STUDENTS' UNION | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |