HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED
Hull University Union Limited is the Students' Union of the University of Hull. Our main aim is to help provide the best possible experience to our students whilst they are at University. This includes their education and extramural activites./ Further details are available on http//www.hullstudent.com.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £151,858 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £2,536,582. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £1.2m to cover six months of operating costs, and the actual free reserves of £2,353,024 exceed this target. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy, reviewed in July 2025, is to hold £1.2m of free reserves to meet 6 months of operating costs of the group” — page 8
“This results in a liability on the balance sheet of £315,539 for the group.” — page 22
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Emmanuel Asolo — President for Academic Experience
- Frankie Williams — President for Union Development
- Neha — President for Inclusivity and Diversity
- Charlotte Monck — President for Student Communities
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/12/2015)
Trustees
- Charlotte Ruth Monck
- Emmanuel Oriyomi Asolo
- Frankie Marc Williams
- Gaurav Dobhal
- Helen Alexander Duncan
- MATTHEW BURMAN LLOYD
- Neha --
- Philip Graham Dolling
- Robert James Finnis
- Sarah Elizabeth Latham
- Simon Merriweather
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £6.9m | £6.8m |
| 31/07/2024 | £7.3m | £7.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £6.5m | £6.4m |
| 31/07/2022 | £5.3m | £5.8m |
| 31/07/2021 | £3.3m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £151,858 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward of £2,536,582. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £1.2m to cover six months of operating costs, and the actual free reserves of £2,353,024 exceed this target. 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 Sadofskys.
Who funds HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2021 | £10k | Youth |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 2 | £1k |
Charities like this
- UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION
- THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX STUDENTS' UNION
- GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON STUDENTS’ UNION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £2.4m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £10.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX STUDENTS' UNION | £6.5m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |