DERBY COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION
To represent its members and provide appropriate services, including welfare, advice and guidance, trips and activities and by organising the student representation system.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,788 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £51,609. The Trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The constitution allows honorariums to be paid to Sabbatical officers who are CIO members and members of the executive committee. Payments totalling £13,292 (2024: £16,054) were made to Sabbatical officers in the year. During the year trustees did not receive remuneration for their roles as trustees.” — page 17
“The Union receives a substantial part of its income from Derby College and therefore has a close working relationship with the College to enable the Union to best carry out its objectives and activities. Custodian activities The Union acts as custodian for the monies raised through Raise and Give (RAG) fundraising activities organised by students during the year to raise monies for distribution to registered charities. During the course of the year funds were raised and paid out to charities of £21.” — page 9
Trustees
- Aaron Denton
- HEATHER KELLY
- MICHAEL JOHN FORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £223k | £208k |
| 31/07/2024 | £288k | £292k |
| 31/07/2023 | £220k | £204k |
| 31/07/2022 | £118k | £112k |
| 31/07/2021 | £108k | £102k |
Common questions
Is DERBY COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,788 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £51,609. The Trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.