BEDS SU
The advancement of Education of students at the University of Bedfordshire for the Public benefit by:Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the UOB their course of study and representing ,supporting and advising students.Being the recogonised representative channel between students and the UOB and external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational forums
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small net surplus of £431 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 July 2023, with total income of £1,672,200 and expenditure of £1,629,725. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are currently below the desired level of four months' operating costs (£374,502), standing at £346,362, and plan to operate at a small surplus to build reserves. The charity remains dependent on the University of Bedfordshire for its block grant and facilities, though the trustees believe this support will not be withdrawn in the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“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.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/07/2018)
Trustees
- Dr Kathryn Nethercott
- Harry Pearce
- Hauwa Ojali Ataja
- Karol Peter Szl
- Maria-Florina Serafim
- Paidamoyo Mercy Cikizwa Mashingaidze
- Priyanka Mehra
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is BEDS SU financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small net surplus of £431 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 July 2023, with total income of £1,672,200 and expenditure of £1,629,725. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are currently below the desired level of four months' operating costs (£374,502), standing at £346,362, and plan to operate at a small surplus to build reserves. The charity remains dependent on the University of Bedfordshire for its block grant and facilities, though the trustees believe this support will not be withdrawn in the foreseeable future. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by FKCA Ltd.