CARDIFF MET STUDENTS' UNION
to provide representational services to the student at Cardiff Met , acting as a channel of communication , facilitating social , recreational and education/welfare services to its members
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £48,828 for the period, resulting in negative total funds of £346,127. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy aiming for approximately £500,000, but the charity currently has no free reserves. Despite the negative equity, the auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“At the period end there was a restricted fund balance of £496. The charity has no free reserves.” — page 7
“Trustees who are elected to the roles of President and Vice President are remunerated for their services on an annual basis. During the year, Trustee remuneration (including employers pension contributions) paid in respect of their roles totalled £48,033 (2024: £46,658).” — page 21
“Profits are gift aided by the subsidiary (Futura Promotions and Marketing Limited) to Cardiff Met Students' Union to a total of £88,525 for the period ended 31 July 2025 (2024: £76,059). There were no further related party transactions for the period ended 31 July 2025 or for the year ended 30 June 2024 which require disclosure.” — page 27
“At the period end liability was recognised for the present value of the contributions payable of £464,272”
“The charity owns 100% of the share capital of Futura Marketing and Promotions Limited, a company governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.” — page 8
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Muskaan Ali — SU Activities & Communities President
- Suzann George — SU Education & Welfare President
- Ashhar Khan — SU Experience & Inclusion President
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/04/2013)
Trustees
- ALED LEWIS
- ASHHAR KHAN
- CERI WILCOCK
- Claire Blanchard
- ELGAN HUGHES
- MUSKAAN ALI
- ZAC HARVEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.1m | £2.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
| 30/06/2021 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is CARDIFF MET STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £48,828 for the period, resulting in negative total funds of £346,127. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy aiming for approximately £500,000, but the charity currently has no free reserves. Despite the negative equity, the auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDIFF MET STUDENTS' UNION | £1.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION | £14.0m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION | £1.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | 739684.0% | noted |
| LEEDS BECKETT STUDENTS' UNION | £2.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £2.4m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |