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NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS' UNION

Registered charity 1174053 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£4.2m
Latest spending
£4.1m
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £60,250 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £745,637. The trustees confirm the charity is dependent on the continued financial support of the University of Northumbria but believe this support will continue, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The chief executive officer, as the highest paid member of staff, received benefits totalling £77,252” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £354k (approximately 6 months of cover) (held: £746k)
“The target minimum free reserves for the financial year 2025/2026 is set at £354k, being 50% of overheads related to our core operations. This will provide the NSU with approximately 6 months of cover”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees believe, on the basis of discussions held, that further support will continue to be made available from the University.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Sabbatical officers (who are trustees) received remuneration of £179,171. No external trustees received remuneration.
“Sabbatical officers were paid £179,171 (2024 - £164,092) as permitted by Students' Union's Memorandum and Articles of Associations. During the year no external Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Total income
£4.2m
Total spending
£4.1m
Reserves (reported)
£354k
Employees
106

Reported reserves equal ~1.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

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

Operates in: Newcastle Upon Tyne City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£4.2m£4.1m
31/07/2024£4.1m£4.1m
31/07/2023£4.3m£4.2m
31/07/2022£4.1m£4.1m
31/07/2021£3.4m£3.5m

Common questions

Is NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £60,250 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £745,637. The trustees confirm the charity is dependent on the continued financial support of the University of Northumbria but believe this support will continue, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS' UNION earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.