ST JOHN'S COMMON ROOM
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at St John's College during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. Being the recognised channel between Students and St John's College and any external bodies. Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £56,002 at the end of the financial year, representing a net surplus of £7,041 for the period. The trustees consider these reserves to be reasonable and in line with their policy, noting that the existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources in the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants - Durham University 12,552”
“We accept funding from University of Durham on a per member basis.”
“Grants - Durham University 12,552”
“We accept funding from University of Durham on a per member basis.”
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (11/09/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £130k | £123k |
| 30/06/2024 | £120k | £122k |
| 30/06/2023 | £172k | £197k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £81k |
| 31/12/2020 | £53k | £44k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S COMMON ROOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £56,002 at the end of the financial year, representing a net surplus of £7,041 for the period. The trustees consider these reserves to be reasonable and in line with their policy, noting that the existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources in the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| Friends of the Nations' Libraries | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION
- HATFIELD COLLEGE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
- ST MARY'S STUDENTS' UNION
- YORK ST JOHN STUDENTS' UNION
- ASTON STUDENTS' UNION
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOHN'S COMMON ROOM | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION | £941k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HATFIELD COLLEGE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S STUDENTS' UNION | £684k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK ST JOHN STUDENTS' UNION | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASTON STUDENTS' UNION | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |