University Design 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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Trevor Alan Willschair
- Alexander Grigull
- Cora Kwiatkowski
- Eleanor Janet Magennis
- Emma Victoria Keyse
- Heidi Ann Corbet
- Helen Catherine Groves
- Hiral Ajitbhai Patel
- IAN CALDWELL
- IAN HAMILTON GOODFELLOW
- JULIAN STUART ROBINSON
- Julia Sophie Roberts
- Lars Wiegand
- MR Tom Alexander
- Matt Hill
- RUPERT PAUL COOK
- STEVEN JOHN JENKINS
- Sean Michael Woulfe
- Simon Fraser
- Tracy Meller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.