LONDON AND SOUTH EAST UNIVERSITY GROUP STUDENTS' UNION
The advancement of education of students at the University of Kent for the public benefit by; promoting their interests and welfare and representing, supporting and advising students: representing student's interests to the University; and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £523,020, while total net assets decreased slightly to £773,687 due to a reduction in restricted funds. The trustees report a challenging financial period influenced by inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, but note that the organization remains solvent with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Increase unrestricted reserves by 5% per annum” — page 16
“Kent Union has a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking, Kent Union Trading Limited (KUTL)” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/09/2020)
Trustees
- Aamina Azim
- Amish Patel
- Anna Marfuad
- Aymen El Morabet
- Dr Louise Naylor
- Emma Bryan
- Femi Falodun
- Floyd Derek Martin Scott MacDonald
- Hari Boddupally
- Kevin Gary Hall
- Khari Asante Damani
- Nina Louise Rene Mehmi
- Tahera Rahman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £12.4m | £12.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £12.5m | £12.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £11.4m | £11.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £10.6m | £10.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £7.7m | £7.6m |
Common questions
Is LONDON AND SOUTH EAST UNIVERSITY GROUP STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £523,020, while total net assets decreased slightly to £773,687 due to a reduction in restricted funds. The trustees report a challenging financial period influenced by inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, but note that the organization remains solvent with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 3 | £7k |
Charities like this
- SOUTH BANK STUDENTS' UNION LTD
- UNION OF KINGSTON STUDENTS
- UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED
- GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD
- YORK ST JOHN STUDENTS' UNION
- WEST LONDON STUDENTS' UNION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON AND SOUTH EAST UNIVERSITY GROUP STUDENTS' UNION | £12.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH BANK STUDENTS' UNION LTD | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNION OF KINGSTON STUDENTS | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| YORK ST JOHN STUDENTS' UNION | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |