BATH SPA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £40,832 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £887,775 to £846,943. The trustees note that the union is dependent on the University's support, specifically a block grant of £1,255,198, but consider there is no reason to believe this support will not continue. Unrestricted reserves stood at £783,215, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board approved that the target level for unrestricted reserves should be equal to 45 days of liquidity plus any employer liabilities.”
“During the year, Bath Spa University Students' Union received a recurrent block grant from Bath Spa University of £1,255,198 (2024: £1,032,118). Bath Spa University Students' Union received other grants and income from Bath Spa University of £74,085 (2024: £288,430) during the year.” — page 34
“Bath Spa University Students' Union made purchases of £11,299 (2024: £47,968) from Bath Spa University during the year.” — page 34
“During the year, Bath Spa University Students' Union received a recurrent block grant from Bath Spa University of £1,255,198 (2024: £1,032,118). Bath Spa University Students' Union received other grants and income from Bath Spa University of £74,085 (2024: £288,430) during the year.” — page 34
“Bath Spa University Students' Union made purchases of £11,299 (2024: £47,968) from Bath Spa University during the year.” — page 34
“During the year, Bath Spa University Students' Union received a recurrent block grant from Bath Spa University of £1,255,198 (2024: £1,032,118). Bath Spa University Students' Union received other grants and income from Bath Spa University of £74,085 (2024: £288,430) during the year.” — page 34
“Bath Spa University Students' Union made purchases of £11,299 (2024: £47,968) from Bath Spa University during the year.” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/03/2021)
Trustees
- William Joe Wilsonchair
- Benjamin Edward Hooper
- Christopher John Ellicott
- Eve Molochko
- Evie Sarah Trembath
- Janine Pointon
- Madeline Simmons
- Ming Hui Ng
- My Tam Sunny Dao
- Robert Blake-Burke
- Russell James Steven Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.1m | £1.9m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £979k | £994k |
Common questions
Is BATH SPA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £40,832 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £887,775 to £846,943. The trustees note that the union is dependent on the University's support, specifically a block grant of £1,255,198, but consider there is no reason to believe this support will not continue. Unrestricted reserves stood at £783,215, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Western Limited.