University of Exeter Students' Guild
Analysis
University of Exeter Students' Guild is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07217324). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, University of Exeter Students' Guild reported income of £3.5m and spending of £3.4m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £4.0m to £3.5m (-13%), an average of -3.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 139%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, University of Exeter Students' Guild sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Third Age Trust (£3.5m), Alleyn Court Educational Trust (£3.5m) and Shumei Eiko Limited (£3.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 97% and investments 1.3%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.6m would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 117 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 97%
- Charitable activities 1.0%
- Trading 0.4%
- Investments 1.3%
In the charity's own words
The University of Exeter Students' Guild is a student union. We promote the interests and welfare of students, represent and support them. We are the recognised representative channel between Students and the University and we provide social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Third Age Trust | London | £3.5m |
| Alleyn Court Educational Trust | Southend-On-Sea | £3.5m |
| Shumei Eiko Limited | Canterbury | £3.5m |
| The Ena Makin Educational Trust | Sevenoaks | £3.5m |