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MARJON STUDENT UNION

Registered charity 1150327 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MSU

Marjon Student Union provides services and representation to the students of The university of St Mark and St John

Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£163k
Latest spending
£146k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £13,731, resulting in a total deficit of £79,259 carried forward. This deficit is primarily driven by a defined benefit pension scheme liability of £104,072, which the trustees note is based on estimates from a 2022 actuarial valuation. The trustees consider the union financially viable for the foreseeable future due to continued support from the University.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £35,000 - 3 months operating costs (held: £25k)
“The percentage of agreed reserves is 25%, this is £35,000 - 3 months operating costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Union receives a Block Grant from the University and part-occupies a building owned by the University, which also pays for utilities, care taking and cleaning staff. This non monetary support is intrinsic to the relationship between the University and the Union.
“The Union receives a Block Grant from the University and part-occupies a building owned by the University, which also pays for utilities, care taking and cleaning staff. This non monetary support is intrinsic to the relationship between the University and the Union.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Plymouth City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£163k£146k
31/07/2024£163k£147k
31/07/2023£181k£112k
31/07/2022£188k£129k
31/07/2021£160k£147k

Common questions

Is MARJON STUDENT UNION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £13,731, resulting in a total deficit of £79,259 carried forward. This deficit is primarily driven by a defined benefit pension scheme liability of £104,072, which the trustees note is based on estimates from a 2022 actuarial valuation. The trustees consider the union financially viable for the foreseeable future due to continued support from the University. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.