UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER STUDENTS' UNION
Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.2m
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £47,585 and unrestricted reserves of £76,185. However, the trustees note that the union remains dependent on block grant funding from the University and is actively monitoring financial performance due to declining commercial revenues and reduced student numbers.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 3 months operating costs (circa £120K) (held: £76k)
“Trustees have reconsidered the length of time and amount of free reserves they are looking to achieve and consider that 31 July 2030 would now be an appropriate timescale to aim to build up reserves equivalent to 3 months operating costs (circa £120K).” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: University of Chichester
“The Union is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the University of £325,000 (2024: £330,000). During the year ended 31 July 2025. Additional grants amounting to £5,000 (2024: £1,000) were received during the year ended 31 July 2025 for support the Arrivals process. The University also donated the use of University premises with a considered value of £50,000 (2024: £50,000).” — page 41
“The University provided the Union with additional admin/IT support amounting to £11,112 (2024: £9,077) and Cleaning services £9,517 (2024: £19,959). The University also administered and paid the Union’s net pay during the year; the amount of £291,123 (2024: £293,123) was reimbursed.” — page 41
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: University of Chichester
“The Union is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the University of £325,000 (2024: £330,000). During the year ended 31 July 2025. Additional grants amounting to £5,000 (2024: £1,000) were received during the year ended 31 July 2025 for support the Arrivals process. The University also donated the use of University premises with a considered value of £50,000 (2024: £50,000).” — page 41
“The University provided the Union with additional admin/IT support amounting to £11,112 (2024: £9,077) and Cleaning services £9,517 (2024: £19,959). The University also administered and paid the Union’s net pay during the year; the amount of £291,123 (2024: £293,123) was reimbursed.” — page 41
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Chichester Enterprises Ltd
“The Union is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the University of £325,000 (2024: £330,000). During the year ended 31 July 2025. Additional grants amounting to £5,000 (2024: £1,000) were received during the year ended 31 July 2025 for support the Arrivals process. The University also donated the use of University premises with a considered value of £50,000 (2024: £50,000).” — page 41
“The University provided the Union with additional admin/IT support amounting to £11,112 (2024: £9,077) and Cleaning services £9,517 (2024: £19,959). The University also administered and paid the Union’s net pay during the year; the amount of £291,123 (2024: £293,123) was reimbursed.” — page 41
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.2m
Cost of raising funds
£782k
Reserves (reported)
£307k
Employees
13
Trustees
- Owen Sheriffchair
- Dashiell Hesselgesser
- Duncan Hales
- Isabel Carol Rogers
- Isabelle Ball
- Luke Alfred Sheavyn
- Neil Batley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £841k | £793k |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £47,585 and unrestricted reserves of £76,185. However, the trustees note that the union remains dependent on block grant funding from the University and is actively monitoring financial performance due to declining commercial revenues and reduced student numbers. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.