Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 8

Support Score: 0

Deficit on unrestricted reserves: -2

12+ Trustees: -1
Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Large volunteers +3

Overall GiG Score: 9

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM GUILD OF STUDENTS

We operate on democratic principles and students are represented by our Members Democratic Process. We provide services such as Student Advice; Jobs, Skills and Volunteering; Student Groups; Hall Reps; Student Voice; Mentor Scheme; Community Wardens; Venues and marketing services. We campaign on student related local, national and international issues and also support work of the NUS.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker
This charity has an endowment fund which generates most of its income
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid according to its latest published return
One or more trustees receive benefits from the charity
There are 18 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12
Over half the Board have joined recently

Financial issues to consider:

There was a deficit on unrestricted reserves of £1,177,821 at the last year end after deducting the value of own use assets

Established: 14 years
(15 years as a company)

www.guildofstudents.com

reception@guild.bham.ac.uk

0121 415 9990

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/07/22	£6,740	£5,369	£1,371	£195	£-1,014	£-1,178	-2.6	345	3,306
31/07/21	£4,404	£3,983	£422	£175	£-2,385	£-2,525	-7.6	251	4,153
31/07/20	£5,554	£6,857	£-1,303	£251	£-2,582	£-2,938	-5.1	303	3,584
31/07/19	£6,419	£6,432	£-13	£337	£-1,110	£-1,455	-2.7	340	4,810
31/07/18	£6,066	£5,673	£392	£352	£-1,098	£-1,635	-3.5	319	6,567
31/07/17	£5,891	£7,062	£-1,171	£353	£-1,490	£-1,932	-3.3	377	0
31/07/16	£5,596	£5,435	£160	£346	£-319	£-715	-1.6	218	0
31/07/15	£5,362	£5,352	£10	£493	£2,519	£2,062	4.6	107	0
31/07/14	£5,147	£5,286	£-139	£469	£2,518	£1,934	4.4	104	0
31/07/13	£4,336	£4,413	£-78	£479	£1,850	£1,725	4.7	99	0
31/07/12	£4,487	£4,555	£-68	£491	£1,928	£1,789	4.7	106	0
31/07/11	£4,332	£4,254	£78	£439	£1,996	£1,866	5.3	105	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 5%
Highest pay band: £90,000-£100,000
Liabilities/Assets: 125%
Liabilities/Income: 74%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 116%
Reserves/Spending: -2.6 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 6 months
Quick Ratio: 2

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Accommodation/Housing
Amateur Sport
Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Environment/Conservation/Heritage
Recreation
Religious Activities

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides services

Where it operates

Birmingham City,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Other Defined Groups
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

345 employees
3,306 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Woodward Charitable Trust - Towards a summer play scheme.
£300	19/06/2017	Towards a summer play scheme.
Woodward Charitable Trust - Towards a summer playscheme
£500	25/05/2016	Towards a summer playscheme.
Woodward Charitable Trust - Towards a summer playscheme for disadvantaged children
£700	04/06/2014	Towards a summer playscheme for disadvantaged children.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Kids Adventure
£3,000	04/04/2012	towards a week-long programme of activities for a children from a disadvantaged area of Birmingham

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (18)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 16/18 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 20-54

AMIRA DAVINA CAMPBELL Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Student Officer

BENJAMIN JOHN LOCKLEY Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Student Officer

CATHERINE HARDIMAN Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Student Officer

DEAN TURNER Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Student Officer

DIONNE AMA ENAM WILLIAMS Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Student

DR EMMA JOANNE WEDGE Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Researcher

ERICA CONWAY Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Accountant/Director, Other trusteeship: THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD VI IN BIRMINGHAM,

HARRY BROOKS Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Student Officer

HELEN STONE Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Company Director

JOHNNY CLIFFORD HICKS DAVIS Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Management Consultant

JOSEPH HILL Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Student Officer

MICHAEL DANIEL BROWN Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Researcher

MITALI GOHEL Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Manager

RUTH SUSAN PIPKIN (Chair) Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Company Director

SHRUTI KAILAS KOHINKAR Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Student Trustee

SIMONE ELIZABETH HAWLEY Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Company Director

TIANJIE LIU Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Student Officer

YINBO YU Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Head Of Engagement And Partnerships

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 19/08/2010, number: 1137548
Registered at Companies House on 04/07/2008, number: 06638759

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

Financial Conduct Authority

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

12 returns made; all on time

Main office

EDGBASTON PARK ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B15 2TU

Objectives

THE OBJECTS OF THE GUILD ARE: 1. THE FURTHERANCE AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:1.1. THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM AND THE FURTHERANCE OF THE COMMON INTERESTS OF SUCH STUDENTS; AND1.2. THE SUPPORT OF SUCH SOCIETIES THAT SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME BE RECOGNISED BY THE GUILD.

Defined Area of Benefit:

BIRMINGHAM.

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