University Design Forum

Registered charity 1166552 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HEDQF, HIGHER EDUCATION DESIGN QUALITY FORUM

The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, the advancement of design in architecture in the Higher Education sector, including but not limited by: (I) The promotion of high standards of architecture and design in the higher education built environment; and(II) Raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of high standards of higher education architecture and design.

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Latest income
£144k
Latest spending
£158k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,745 for the period ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £84,304. The trustees confirm that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfill its obligations and that there are no material risks to its financial position. The charity operates under the small companies regime and is subject to independent examination rather than audit.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£144k£158k
31/08/2024£189k£205k
31/05/2023£106k£88k
31/05/2022£49k£43k
31/05/2021£60k£51k

Common questions

Is University Design Forum financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,745 for the period ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £84,304. The trustees confirm that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfill its obligations and that there are no material risks to its financial position. The charity operates under the small companies regime and is subject to independent examination rather than audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.