UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED
Advances the education of UEA students. Promotes interests and welfare of UEA students. Provides advice and support services for UEA students. Provides representative channel for UEA students between the University and external bodies. Provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities, discussion forums, catering, entertainment and retail services for members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net deficit of £204,000 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an improvement from the prior year's £389,000 deficit, driven by cost control measures. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves were negative £913,000, falling significantly below the stated policy target of £523,000. The charity remains dependent on University support and faces uncertainties regarding venue demand and cost inflation, though it maintains adequate cash resources to meet obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“The target level of free reserves has been calculated as three months salary and pensions costs for career staff, which is £523,000 at July 2025.” — page 9
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/08/2015)
Trustees
- Amin Mohmadyasin Jawrawala
- Anisah Tufal
- Benjamin Hirschfield
- Francesca Foglia-Pearshouse
- Holly Watkins
- Jasmine Louise Marie Brook
- Megan Aldridge
- Mx Grace Elizabeth Prothero
- Peter Mason
- Peter Robertson
- Robert Harrison
- Simon George
- YINBO YU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £6.9m | £7.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £7k | £7k |
| 31/07/2023 | £7.1m | £7.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £8.2m | £7.9m |
| 31/07/2021 | £6.2m | £6.5m |
Common questions
Is UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net deficit of £204,000 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an improvement from the prior year's £389,000 deficit, driven by cost control measures. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves were negative £913,000, falling significantly below the stated policy target of £523,000. The charity remains dependent on University support and faces uncertainties regarding venue demand and cost inflation, though it maintains adequate cash resources to meet obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| QUINTIN HOGG TRUST | 1 | £540k |
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 1 | £296 |
Charities like this
- GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD
- UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION
- WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION
- NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION
- FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £2.4m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION | £4.8m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION | £7.6m | £90,000 - £100,000 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |