The University of the West of Scotland Students’ Union Ltd.
Latest income
£844k
Latest spending
£808k
Accounts read
FY2025
Form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £36,569 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total funds carried forward reaching £181,084. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by a block grant from the University of the West of Scotland, although they note that low reserves restrict future flexibility. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
Payments to trustees: Sabbatical officers receive remuneration
“The sabbatical members of the Board receive remuneration for their services as provided for within the Constitution, as detailed in Note 9, and these transactions have been carried out at arms length.”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Grant from University of the West of Scotland
“The charitable company is in receipt of a grant which is determined on an annual basis from the University of the West of Scotland of £793,000 (2024 - £793,000). In addition, the charitable company premises are included in the pricing arrangement for utilities negotiated by the University.” — page 32
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to sabbatical officers
“The charitable company is in receipt of a grant which is determined on an annual basis from the University of the West of Scotland of £793,000 (2024 - £793,000). In addition, the charitable company premises are included in the pricing arrangement for utilities negotiated by the University.” — page 32
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Reserves policy: two months running costs (held: £136k)
“There is no policy to build reserves in excess of an amount equal to two months running costs which would amount to approximately £120,000 based on current expenditure levels.” — page 11
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Largest income source: UWS - Core Grant (94% of income)
“UWS - Core Grant 793,000” — page 24
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Independent examiner: Azets Audit Services
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.