THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION
A Students' Union representing and supporting students of the University of Sheffield.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £182,285 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total reserves of £1,644,427. The Trustees and auditors have confirmed the appropriateness of the going concern basis, noting that forecasts demonstrate the ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future without reliance on loan facilities.
What the accounts disclose
“grants of £4,041,396 (2024 - £3,743,004) from the University of Sheffield; there was £543,043 (2024 - £530,359) of sales recharges and £1,291,780 (2024: £1,215,069) of purchases from the University.” — page 56
“The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Charity and its subsidiary undertakings, SUSU Services Limited and Union Leisure Limited (dissolved May 2024)” — page 41
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2023)
Trustees
- Amelia Catherine Antoinette Desouza
- Anna Catriona James
- Ayush Soni
- Dr Emma Frances Jones
- Elliott Shaun Hill
- Lola-Mae Till
- Michelle Dawn Berry
- Mx Avis Elwyn Sage Stone
- Roscoe James Hastings
- Samantha Naomi Omondi
- Sana Javed Memon
- Zoe Nicola Lintin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £10.4m | £10.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £10.4m | £10.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £9.8m | £9.7m |
Common questions
Is THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £182,285 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total reserves of £1,644,427. The Trustees and auditors have confirmed the appropriateness of the going concern basis, noting that forecasts demonstrate the ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future without reliance on loan facilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 2 | £5k |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £525k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- SHEFFIELD U3A
- UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX STUDENTS' UNION
- HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED
- UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF SURREY STUDENTS' UNION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £10.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD U3A | £141k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX STUDENTS' UNION | £6.5m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER STUDENTS' UNION | £8.3m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |