UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £2,361,775, resulting in a net movement in funds of £92,784. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £3,335,086, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months' core operating costs (£2,119,252). The charity operates with a surplus and maintains sufficient liquidity to fund strategic investments and mitigate sector risks.
What the accounts disclose
“1 person received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) between £160,001 and £170,000 in the year” — page 27
“The Trustees have determined that the charity should hold free cash reserves sufficient to cover 12 months’ core operating costs, which would equate to £2,119,252.” — page 9
“The Charity entered into a collaboration agreement for the free exchange of services with HEFESTIS Ltd in August 2021. Subsequently the CEO of UCISA, Deborah Green, was appointed to the board of HEFESTIS Ltd. This agreement was still in place throughout 2025.” — page 34
“During the year, the parent entity transferred £114,721 (2024: £205,483) to UCISA Services Limited due to customers paying the wrong entity.” — page 34
“The Charity entered into a collaboration agreement for the free exchange of services with HEFESTIS Ltd in August 2021. Subsequently the CEO of UCISA, Deborah Green, was appointed to the board of HEFESTIS Ltd. This agreement was still in place throughout 2025.” — page 34
“During the year, the parent entity transferred £114,721 (2024: £205,483) to UCISA Services Limited due to customers paying the wrong entity.” — page 34
“The Charity entered into a collaboration agreement for the free exchange of services with HEFESTIS Ltd in August 2021. Subsequently the CEO of UCISA, Deborah Green, was appointed to the board of HEFESTIS Ltd. This agreement was still in place throughout 2025.” — page 34
“During the year, the parent entity transferred £114,721 (2024: £205,483) to UCISA Services Limited due to customers paying the wrong entity.” — page 34
“UCISA is comprised of two entities, a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, UCISA, and its wholly owned trading subsidiary, UCISA Services Limited.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/07/2018)
Trustees
- Dr Simon Jon Corbett
- Iain McCracken
- James Daniel Crooks
- James Gordon Smith
- Karen Bates
- Krishnananda Pilicudale Narayana
- Mark Johnston
- Matthew John Flower
- Nathalie Czechowski
- Nicholas Kitt Gilbert
- Robert Bruce Rodger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.2m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.8m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £938k | £754k |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income for the year was £2,361,775, resulting in a net movement in funds of £92,784. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £3,335,086, which exceeds the stated policy target of 12 months' core operating costs (£2,119,252). The charity operates with a surplus and maintains sufficient liquidity to fund strategic investments and mitigate sector risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £160,001 - £170,000 band.