UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD UNION
Registered charity 1148622 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as UBU
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the University of Bradford.Representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel of communication between students and the University of Bradford or other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activitiesand forums for discussion and debate for students.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £446,991, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of two months' wage costs (£120,000). The charity reported a net surplus of £104,004 for the year, supported by a block grant from the University of Bradford, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: two months wages costs (held: £447k)
“In accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance on best practice we have targeted our level of reserves as that of 2 months wages costs of £110,000 (previously 4 years and in 2023 it was 3 years).” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Sabbatical Officers (who are also Trustees) received remuneration of £111,001 in total. Note 7 states: 'The trustees received remuneration in relation to their role as student union officers, not in their roles as trustees.'
“The trustees received remuneration in relation to their role as student union officers, not in their roles as trustees. They are paid in accordance with the constitution.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by SCC Chartered Accountants Ltd. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~3.9 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Amos Sunday Iluromi
- Antony Curry
- Bernard Kwadwo Osei-Marfo
- Gwendolen Bradshaw
- Hazmin Ahamed Mohammed Tharicque
- Imtasal nawaz
- Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bradford City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £446,991, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of two months' wage costs (£120,000). The charity reported a net surplus of £104,004 for the year, supported by a block grant from the University of Bradford, and the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by SCC Chartered Accountants Ltd.
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