Wrexham Students' Union Ltd
Wrexham Glyndwr Students? Union is a students? union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994. The Union is devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Student Members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £25,362 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £284,366. Per the trustees' report, this unrestricted reserve figure exceeds the charity's stated minimum policy threshold of £125,000, although it is noted that the total reserves adjusted for the pension asset are lower than three months of operating costs. The charity remains dependent on University support but the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“University block grant” — page 23
“WSU should aim to have no less than £125,000 and no more than £200,000 in free reserves at any one time.” — page 9
“F Groom, M J Head and H A Farju, the executive committee sabbatical officers, received remuneration for their services totalling £46,398 (2024: £39,911) including contributions to the defined contribution pension scheme of £988 (2024: £844).” — page 24
“The Union occupies premises provided by Wrexham University. During the year, donated services were received from Wrexham University for rent, IT services, maintenance, utilities and other campus services in the sum of £166,000 (2024: £164,000). A recurrent block grant of £515,000 (2024: £486,000) was also received to cover salaries and overheads. Non recurring grants received in the year totalled £18,000 (2024: £21,457). During the year, the Union purchased other goods and services from Wrexham University for £6,908 (2024: £7,124) and made sales of £40,161 (2024: £22,846) to Wrexham University. At the year-end an amount of £665 (2024: £Nil) was due from the University which is shown in debtors: amounts falling due within one year. At the year-end an amount of £96 (2024: £3000) was due to the University which is shown in creditors: amounts falling due within one year.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Abimbola Sunmoilachair
- Howard Jeremy Jones
- Jazz Alice Helena Simpson
- Jon Russ
- Kim Lloyd
- Oluwatobi Agboola
- Omeya Chinemerem
- Scott Ian Temple-Farmer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £823k | £798k |
| 31/07/2024 | £809k | £799k |
| 31/07/2023 | £685k | £724k |
| 31/07/2022 | £626k | £714k |
| 31/07/2021 | £576k | £665k |
Common questions
Is Wrexham Students' Union Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £25,362 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £284,366. Per the trustees' report, this unrestricted reserve figure exceeds the charity's stated minimum policy threshold of £125,000, although it is noted that the total reserves adjusted for the pension asset are lower than three months of operating costs. The charity remains dependent on University support but the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by M. D. Coxey and Co. Limited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2020 | £10k | Covid - 19 - Emotional Resilience Skills for Students |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2018 | £10k | Student Suicide Prevention Project Phase 2 |