Staffordshire Students' Union

Registered charity 1173330 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION

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Latest income
£2.8m
Latest spending
£2.9m
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £92,196 for the year ended 31 July 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds excluding pension liabilities of £933,893. The trustees confirm that cash holdings are sufficient to ensure adequate cashflow for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis. The charity remains dependent on a block grant from Staffordshire University, which is considered fundamental to its financial stability.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: four months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £934k)
The Reserves policy recognises that reserves are necessary to maintain the day-to-day operations of the Union for a period of up to 4 months, should anything disrupt its income sources. This would currently equate to approximately £428,000. — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Sabbatical officers who are trustees received remuneration.
During the year, Trustees received remuneration of £80,249 (2023: £90,119). Each of the Executive Committee's sabbatical officers received remuneration as authorised in the Union governing document for the representation, campaigning and support work they undertake as distinct from their trustee responsibilities. — page 41
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Block grant of £832,000 received from Staffordshire University.
Staffordshire University Students' Union is in receipt of a Block Grant of £832,000 (2023 - £832,000). — page 51
The Student Union occupies its building on a rent-free basis. Donated services have been included in both income and expenditure in respect of this for £302,600 (2023 - £302,600).
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donated accommodation valued at £302,600 received from Staffordshire University.
Staffordshire University Students' Union is in receipt of a Block Grant of £832,000 (2023 - £832,000). — page 51
The Student Union occupies its building on a rent-free basis. Donated services have been included in both income and expenditure in respect of this for £302,600 (2023 - £302,600).
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchases of £1,148 and sales of £98,502 with Staffordshire University.
Staffordshire University Students' Union is in receipt of a Block Grant of £832,000 (2023 - £832,000). — page 51
The Student Union occupies its building on a rent-free basis. Donated services have been included in both income and expenditure in respect of this for £302,600 (2023 - £302,600).
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration of £80,249 paid to sabbatical officers who are also trustees.
Staffordshire University Students' Union is in receipt of a Block Grant of £832,000 (2023 - £832,000). — page 51
The Student Union occupies its building on a rent-free basis. Donated services have been included in both income and expenditure in respect of this for £302,600 (2023 - £302,600).
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Staffordshire Students Union Enterprises Limited
The sole shareholder of its trading subsidiary Staffordshire Students Union Enterprises limited (company reg 09849741). — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Dains Audit Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£2.8m
Total spending
£2.9m
Cost of raising funds
£92k
Reserves (reported)
£855k
Employees
99

Reported reserves equal ~3.5 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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

Operates in: Hackney · Staffordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£2.8m£2.9m
31/07/2024£2.9m£3.0m
31/07/2023£3.0m£3.1m
31/07/2022£2.9m£2.9m
31/07/2021£2.0m£1.9m

Common questions

Is Staffordshire Students' Union financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £92,196 for the year ended 31 July 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds excluding pension liabilities of £933,893. The trustees confirm that cash holdings are sufficient to ensure adequate cashflow for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis. The charity remains dependent on a block grant from Staffordshire University, which is considered fundamental to its financial stability. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.