What is the financial size of UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION?

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £8,660,886 and total expenditure of £7,621,339.

How does UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 99.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION?

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION employs 275 staff members and is supported by 1,842 volunteers.

Does UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION

#1140278

Other•Large•Registered

www.essexstudent.com

Taking care of the educational and social aspects of students life at the university of essex. Working with local and regional groups to promote the excellent volunteering work that students carry out. Encouraging health and well being through the coordination of a number of sporting and recreational activities.

Registered address

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS'UNION, WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER, CO4 3SQ

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£8,660,886

Expenditure

All activities

£7,621,339

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£1,162,404

Total Assets

Gross assets

£2,714,079

Working Capital

Liquidity

£836,957

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.8 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-1.2%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

99.9%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

49.8%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

N/A

Median: 19.2xUnknown

Income Volatility

38.5%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

60.6%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

19.4%

Median: 7.8%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

99.9%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

N/A

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.9%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

43.3%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.8 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

38.9%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 4976

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-1.2%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

19.4%

Volatility

High Volatility

38.5%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Building

Governance

Employees

Staff count

275

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,842

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

6.7:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£31,494

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.8%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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