THE UNION, MMU
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£332,063 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,288,084. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim of the reserves policy is to maintain a level of unrestricted general funds, which are not designated and excluding tangible fixed assets of £750,000.”
“During the period, sabbatical officer trustees received remuneration of £128,548 (2024: £125,351).” — page 44
“Manchester Metropolitan Students' Union Trading Limited is a limited liability company wholly owned by The Union MMU.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/02/2021)
Trustees
- Aliza Hussain
- Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE
- Geoffrey Thomas Cawley
- George William Charlton
- Georgina Blakeley
- Gracie Otley
- Hannah Gail Jordan
- Imogen Holland
- Matt Winterbottom
- Sara Maria Kopacz
- Sara Shanab
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £4.1m | £4.4m |
| 31/07/2024 | £8.7m | £4.5m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.6m | £4.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £4.3m | £3.9m |
| 31/07/2021 | £3.2m | £7.5m |
Common questions
Is THE UNION, MMU financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£332,063 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,288,084. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.