UNIVERSITY OF BATH STUDENTS' UNION (BUSU)
Sports, arts, cultural, departmental, recreational, media, volunteering and diversity & support student groups; representation both academic and in areas such as accommodation, campus facilities, town/gown relations and national issues; support in housing, academic and welfare advice, peer mentoring and peer assisted learning; training, development and entrepreneurial opportunities and a job shop.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £72,795 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,279,298. The Trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with the majority of income received as a block grant from the University of Bath. The balance sheet reflects a robust financial position with net current assets of £1,279,298.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chief Executive is employed by the University and is seconded to The SU, which had they be contracted directly by The SU their remuneration lies within the banding £80k-£90k, a further person lies within the £60k-£70k banding.”
“No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. The Chief Executive is employed by the University and is seconded to The SU, which had they be contracted directly by The SU their remuneration lies within the banding £80k-£90k, a further person lies within the £60k-£70k banding.” — page 38
“The SU is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the parent body of £1,516,750 (2024: £1, 177,362). The SU also received additional grant funding of £Nil (2024: £1,000) within the year.”
“The SU occupies a University building under an informal licence. The SU is notionally charged by the University a contribution to the costs of maintaining the building. The amount included within expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities for the year was £946,016 (2024: £437,485) for which equivalent income is shown within 'Donations and grants'.” — page 48
“The SU is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the parent body of £1,516,750 (2024: £1, 177,362). The SU also received additional grant funding of £Nil (2024: £1,000) within the year.”
“The SU occupies a University building under an informal licence. The SU is notionally charged by the University a contribution to the costs of maintaining the building. The amount included within expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities for the year was £946,016 (2024: £437,485) for which equivalent income is shown within 'Donations and grants'.” — page 48
“The SU is in receipt of a recurrent grant from the parent body of £1,516,750 (2024: £1, 177,362). The SU also received additional grant funding of £Nil (2024: £1,000) within the year.”
“The SU occupies a University building under an informal licence. The SU is notionally charged by the University a contribution to the costs of maintaining the building. The amount included within expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities for the year was £946,016 (2024: £437,485) for which equivalent income is shown within 'Donations and grants'.” — page 48
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Tash Moscuzza — Community Officer
- Nic Mortreuil — Activities Officer
- Angus Gueterbock — SU President
- Emily McManus — Sport Officer
- Helen Slater — Education Officer
- Mercy Martins — Postgraduate and International Officer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/07/2024)
Trustees
- Angus Gueterbock
- Barry Hughes
- Christine Gibbons
- Emily Jane McManus
- Helen Slater
- Kathleen Head
- Mercy Onyemaechi martins
- Natasha Moscuzza
- Nicolas Mortreuil
- Rebecca Board
- Will Eze
- William George Lomax
- Wing Hong Simon To
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £6.7m | £6.6m |
| 31/07/2024 | £3.0m | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF BATH STUDENTS' UNION (BUSU) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £72,795 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,279,298. The Trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with the majority of income received as a block grant from the University of Bath. The balance sheet reflects a robust financial position with net current assets of £1,279,298. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of UNIVERSITY OF BATH STUDENTS' UNION (BUSU) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80k-£90k band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF BATH STUDENTS' UNION (BUSU) | £6.7m | £80k-£90k | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BATH SPA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STUDENTS' UNION AT BU LTD | £4.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL STUDENTS' UNION | £7.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION | £2.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON STUDENTS' UNION | £4.1m | £60,000 - £100,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |