OXFORD BROOKES STUDENTS UNION LTD
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at Oxford Brookes University during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students; Being the recognised representative channel between Students and Oxford Brookes University and other external bodies; and providing social, cultural and recreational activities for the personal development of its Students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £122,819 for the year ended 30 June 2025. However, the balance sheet shows negative unrestricted reserves of £507,268, a position primarily driven by a £795,525 long-term loan from the University taken to exit a pension scheme. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by a five-year forward funding plan from the University.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board therefore set a reserves target of an average 4 months operating costs (£400k) to be reviewed triannually.” — page 9
“The Union’s sabbatical officers received £124,357 (2024: £123,921) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, as authorised in the Union’s governing document.” — page 33
“The Union is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the University of £1,337,096. Transactions throughout the period resulted in a trading balance as at 30 June 2025 of £Nil (2023: £20) owed to the University.” — page 33
“The Union’s sabbatical officers received £124,357 (2024: £123,921) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, as authorised in the Union’s governing document.” — page 33
“The Union is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the University of £1,337,096. Transactions throughout the period resulted in a trading balance as at 30 June 2025 of £Nil (2023: £20) owed to the University.” — page 33
“The Union’s sabbatical officers received £124,357 (2024: £123,921) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, as authorised in the Union’s governing document.” — page 33
“The Union is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the University of £1,337,096. Transactions throughout the period resulted in a trading balance as at 30 June 2025 of £Nil (2023: £20) owed to the University.” — page 33
“The Union’s sabbatical officers received £124,357 (2024: £123,921) for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, as authorised in the Union’s governing document.” — page 33
“The subsidiary company, The SU.Com Trading Limited, which is consolidated in these accounts, had turnover in the period of £Nil (2024: £119,445) and a profit before gift aid donations of £Nil (2024: £71,721).” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/06/2022)
Trustees
- Adrian White
- Alexandra Amara Luna Ellington
- Ana Sofia Sanchez Armas Guemez
- Coral Taylor
- Goodness Somtochukwu Odiaka
- Grace Cappy
- Hong Kiu Carine Fan
- Jill Finney
- Poppy Ella Scarlett Grace McLean-Inglis
- Sarah Jane Thonemann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.3m | £748k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD BROOKES STUDENTS UNION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £122,819 for the year ended 30 June 2025. However, the balance sheet shows negative unrestricted reserves of £507,268, a position primarily driven by a £795,525 long-term loan from the University taken to exit a pension scheme. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by a five-year forward funding plan from the University. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 1 | £296 |
Charities like this
- FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON STUDENTS' UNION
- WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION
- MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION
- TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND STUDENTS' UNION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD BROOKES STUDENTS UNION LTD | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION | £941k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON STUDENTS' UNION | £7.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION | £1.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | 739684.0% | noted |