JOSEPHINE BUTLER JUNIOR COMMON ROOM CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
We gather and represent opinion of those studying at Josephine Butler College at Durham University, working with local partners to effect beneficial change. We organise and deliver cultural, sporting, welfare, social and other forms of enrichment activity for students. We also provide leadership opportunities for students to engage in the delivery of our activity, developing personal capability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,128 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £23,732 to £19,604. The trustees note that the university has withdrawn support for payroll services, requiring the charity to implement alternative provisions to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.” — page 12
“During the year, remuneration and other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the JCR President, as a student trustee, and their remuneration during the year was £24,004 (2024 - £22,659).” — page 16
“The University currently provides a number of administration services for the JCR, such as the collection of membership fees, provision of office space, operation of payroll and human resource services. As of July 2025, the university has withdrawn support for payroll despite this provision being agreed in a Service Level Agreement ("SLA") with the university. The JCR is currently implementing alternative payroll provision in order to continue operations. This and other deficiencies in the agreed service from the university, such as HR support and payment services, will be picked up in an upcoming SLA review exercise. The JCR is also intrinsically linked to Josephine Butler College. All associate members of the JCR are assigned to Josephine Butler College for the duration of their studies on enrolment at Durham University. The JCR Office is located within the College building and the majority of the JCR's functions (e.g. meetings, events and operations) occur within the Josephine Butler College site. Furthermore, many of the JCR's operations, such as its events, require considerable liaison with Josephine Butler College staff for effective and safe delivery and to comply with the various agreements the JCR has with the university.”
Trustees
- David Anthony Evanschair
- Esther Lucy Susannah Moxon
- Helen Elizabeth Murther
- James David Hardy
- Joshua Barrett
- Ole Davidson
- Prem Raghvani
- Prema Poudyal
- Urwah Mirza
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £175k | £179k |
| 31/07/2024 | £154k | £161k |
| 31/07/2023 | £284k | £253k |
Common questions
Is JOSEPHINE BUTLER JUNIOR COMMON ROOM CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,128 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £23,732 to £19,604. The trustees note that the university has withdrawn support for payroll services, requiring the charity to implement alternative provisions to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.