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2022-07-31-accounts

Message from the President
Trustees' report
This year's highlights
Delivering
on our aims
10
Looking ahead: what we will do in 2023/24 12
Where our income comes from and how it is spent
Operational
and governance
matters
19
Statement ofTrustees'
responsibilities
24
Independent
auditor's
report
Statement offinancial
activNes
31
Balance sheet 32
Statement ofcash flows
Notes to the financial statements

London Metropolitan
University,
Uriiversity
London Metropolitan
University,
Uriiversity
of West London, West London,
' Building ettectlve
parlnershlps
award
Group Grl University
ofRoehampfon,
Kingston
University,
University
Hertfordshire.
University of Westminster,
and partnered
of
with
University ofGreenwich
Strategic Innovation
award
Unifemps University of Reading
'
, Supporting
student/
graduate
,'employability
Symplicity B'runel University
Sustalnabllily
impact
Handshake ~ University
of Exeter
, Squalsy,
diversify and
Inclusivtty
Gradconsult ( BPP University
Outstanding
newcomer
, Richard Allen, Leeds Beckett University
i Stgniscant
corllllbutlon
I Andy Morris, De Montfort
University
John Itoberts Memorial
President's
medal
Award Stephen
Nash, Durham
University
~ Dr Nalayini Thambar,
Liz Wilkinson ond
Dr Shone Johnston

Full member 3,814 4,O72 4,564
, Partner member 206 244
1
AfRliate subscriber 65 56 4o
Student aRlllate subscriber 5 5
i
ReNred aNltate subscriber 84 84 83
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Total membership body 4.174 4,461 4,939

Represent AGCAS member AGCAS member AGCAS member expertbe In wider HE In 2022/23, we represented
our member
views in UK
policy debates and with external stakeholders government
consultations,
presenting
to APPGs and
parliamentary
consultations.
AGCAS continued
to
represent
member
views with HESA regarding
Graduate
Outcomes
Survey.
Develop our research base in support ot our ,'AGCAS published
our UPP Foundotion
funded report
strategic themes 'International
Graduate
Routes: Narratives
from the UK
job market'
in February 2023.We supported
NAGCAS
with their annual
survey ofAustralian
HE careers services
and undertook
several other research projects which
will be published
in autumn
2023.
Develop an enhanced
profile for AGCAS research
and knowledge
activity
Our UPP Foundotion
funded report 'International
Graduate
Routes: Narratives
from the UK job market'
was endorsed
by Universities
UK International
(UUKi), the
UK Council for International
Student Affairs (UKCISA) and
the British Universities'
International
Liaison Association
(BUILA). Itattracted media coverage
in the Times Higher
Education, Wonkhe,
HEPI and Prospects Laminate.
UKCISA feotured the report in their annual
policy report
and our research was heavily cited in areport from the
All-Party
P'arliamentary
Group (APPG) for International
Students, after the AGCAS International
Task Group was
invited to contribute
evidence
in Parliament.
Increasing the external pronle of AGCAS and our , We have grown our digital channels
substantially,
with
I activities through Increased media and social substantial
growth
in follower numbers,
reach and
media engagement engagements
across the X (formerly
Twitter) and
Unkedln
social media platforms.
This approach
has
been supplemented
by targeted engagement
with key
sector press bodies such as the Times Higher Education
and Wonkhe, as well as national
media outlets such as
the BBC.

~-
Embed the AGCAS Membership Quality Standard I The fiat Membership
Quality Standards
were aworded
Into normal practice (all member services go I to service members
in 2020/21. A number
of those due
through
the process once every
three years) to update and renew
in 2023/24 have already
completed
this process and met the requirements
to
retain the standard
for the next 3years.
Review the feasibility ofAGCAS becoming an end- The project to review the feasibility of AGCAS becoming
point assessor for the higher apprenticeship for an end-point
assessor has been delayed
until 2023/24.
career development
professionals
Align our Learning
programme
to our Professional The Learning
Committee
have mapped
our training
, Pathways programme
tothe Professional
Pathways.
this will be
shared with AGCAS members
in 2023/24.
Increase the number ofindividual members, full Member numbers
increased
by 478 in 2022/23, driven
and partner, from exlstfng Inslitutlonal members almost entirely by an increase
in full members.
,'Solid AGCAS's reserves The AGCAS reserves were increased
by
E146,946 in
, 2022/23. There are plans to invest
in our
ITsystems and
infrastructure
in 2023/24 and 2024/25.

Actions that we will undertake over the course of2023-2026 will help us to deliver the following
aims:
,'Aim I: AGCAS isrecegnised Develep a research programme
iri support ofour mission and vision
for expert knowledge and a strategy
for its dissemination.
' on HEstudent career Build the sector knowledge
base and promote members'
expertise
I development
and
(e.g. in curriculum
design, support for under-represented
groups).
graduate Advocate the value ofresearch-informed
practice and support
employability. building
the capacify of HE careers staff to conduct robust research.
l ~Aim 2: We shape the Develop regular position statements
and provide policy statements
on
conversation
around
key topics affecting the sector.
l student
employability
~ Represent members'
interests
through
active participation
in relevant
l and graduate policy discussions and engagement
with sector consultations.
employment. Promote adoption ofthe work experience standard
and good
practice guide by employers
and
HE institutions
throughout
the UK.
Aim 3: The profession
reflecfs
Commit to addressing
gaps in diversity,
as informed
by the data, to
the students we serve ensure emore diverse talent pipeline
into the profession.
by creating an D'evelop
inclusive cu1tures, spaces, and processes tor eur membership
inclusive. resilient. activities.
and innovative ~ Ensure that inclusion and diversity are embedded
in the design and
community. planning
of all activities.
Aim tk The HEcareers ~ Identify and support
multiple
routes into the profession
and investigate
profession
is
becoming
an apprenticeship
end-point
assessment
organisation.
recognised
as an
~ Demonstrate
and promote how the AGCAS Professional
Pathways
attractive
profession
support
progression
within the HE careers profession.
I in which towork. ~ Ensure that the principles of inclusivity
and diversity underpin
AGCAS'
professional
standards.
Aim 5: Our members
are
~ Ensure the volunteer
recruitment
process makes the benefits of
engaged
in the
volunteering
available to all members.
development
and
Demonstrate
the link b'etween
volunteering
for AGCAS and career
management
of
development.
AGCAS as well as Improve support
for members
in management
and leadership
roles
participating
in
including
those who are not Heads ofService.
activities.
l Aim6: AGCAS structures ' ~ Develop our systems to capture impact data.
and systems ensure Develop the AGCAS professional
development
portfolio to include
l effective and training related to embedding
employability
and in-cumculum
efficient delivery of delivery.
our mission. Develop our systems to capture impact data.

I Advocacy Advocacy ~ AGCAS commentary
featured'in
the press.
~ AGCAS input, expertise,
views and opinions sought by key external stakeholders
to
inform policy (reactive and proactive).
~ AGCAS-generated
articles/blogs
published
on external
platforms.
~ Increased media ceverage ef key AGCAS outputs.
~ Increased number ofinvitations to collaborate
with partners
and key stakeholders in
al'eas ofmutual
interest.
~ Increased readership
of Phoenix interna)ly
(AGCAS members)
and externally (key
stakeholders).
~ Increased total impressions,
engagements
and new followers
on social media.
C By ~T~k
~ Continue to listen to and actively support (e.g. Chairs meetings) and promote Task
Groups outputs.
Maintain;
number oftask groups and percentage
of
individual member participation.
Improve engagement
from low participating
regions.
Balance the mission group representation
on task groups.
I Awards
~ Increase nominations
compared to previous year.
Communications
ARENA: increase click through
rate for stodes promoted.
~ Website: increase member
use ofthe website.
AGCAS Connect: members
to post on AGCAS Connect
on average once per month.
Learning improved feedback rating
in comparison
to 2022/23.
Training delegate's
'distance
travelled'
(training impact).
Number ofcourses delivered.
Professional ~ Increased engagement
with professional
standards
from
external stakeholders
Standards and Review plans to be an apprenticeship
End Point Assessment
Organisation.
Quality ~ The first cohort ofMember Services have completed 2nd round ofMembership Quality
Standard
review.
Professional
Pathways referenced
in job adverts and
job descriptions in member
services.
Research and ~ Incneased media coverage ofkey AGCAS outputs.
l Knowledge AGcAs commentary
featured
in the press.
increased number of invitations
to collaborate
with partners
and key stakeholders in
areas of mutual
interest.

~ AGCAS input, expertise,
views end opinions sought by key external stakeholders
AGCAS input, expertise,
views end opinions sought by key external stakeholders
AGCAS input, expertise,
views end opinions sought by key external stakeholders
to
inform policy (reactive and proactive).
~ AGCAS-generated
articles/blogs
published
on external platforms.
~ Increased readership
of Phoenix internally
(AGCAS members)
and externally (key
stakeholders).
~ increased
total impressions,
engagements
and new followers
on social media.
~ Website: increased total user/unique
user hits.
Data Insights ~ Attend Graduate
Outcomes
Steering Group meetings.
~ Hold
I meeting per term with OfS, UUK. AHUA, HESPA.
~ Include at least one update per term in Heads ofService Briefing and ARENA plus at
least 2 member webinars
per year.
~ Pulse survey of Heads ofService confidence
in this area —part
ofwider survey.
' Integrating e Hold
I meeting per term with OfS, UUK and Advance
HE.
Employebility ~ Include otleast one update per term in Heads ofService Brietlng and ARENA plus at
least 2member webinars per year.
~ One presentation/article
per term.
~ Pulse survey of Heads ofService confidence
in this area —part
ofwider survey).
Social Mobility, ~ AGCAS members
leading and influencing
discussions
on social mobility, widening
Widening participation
and regional inequality
and how it relates to HE student career
Participation development
and graduate
employment
within their institufion
Staff and Other
and Regional Resources
(Including
Other Committees
and Groups).
Inequality ~ Attend one social mobility etc.event per term.
~ Hold
I meeting per term with OfS, UUK, Yorkshire
Universities,
London
Higher, Bridge
Group, Sutton Trust.
~ Include at least one update per term in Heods ofService Briiefing and ARENA plus at
least 2member webinars
per year.

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University
of Liverpool
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Committee
Universit
of St Andrews
Remuneratiorls
Committee
' Katy Gordon 01/08/2021 Treasurer and Company Governance
and Risk
University
of Southampton
Secretara Committee
Keren Coney 03/01/2023 Research and Research. and Knowledge I
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Director
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Thambar
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Protessionolisrn
Working
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of I'loltinghom
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,'Uzzie Mortimer 20/09/2022 Professional Standards Professional
Standards
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of Edinburgh
Director Committee

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
Note
Income
Charitable
activities
1,175,612 953,386
Investments 5,256 204
Total income 1,180,868 953,590
Expenditure
Charitable activities 972,344 681,248
Total expenditure 972,344 681,248
Net income 208,524 272,342
Other recognised gains
Actuarial
(loss(
on defined
benefit scheme (61,578) (209,923}
Net movement in funds 146,946 62,419
Total funds brought forward 586,111 523,692
Total funds carried forward 733,057 586,111

As at 31 July 2023
2023 2022
Note 5 5
Fixed assets
Intangible
assets
Tangible assets 3,047 2,067
3,047 2,067
Current assets
Debtors 114,724 90.413
Cash at bank and in hand 1.308,382 1,115,263
1,423,106 1,205,676
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (259,644) (249,758)
Net current assets 1,163,462 955,918
Total assets less current liabilities 1,166,509 957,985
Defined benefit pension liability 11 (433,452) (371,874)
Net assets 733,057 586,111
CharRy funds
Unrestricted
funds
733,057 586,111
Total funds 12 733,057 586,111

ear ended 31 Jvty 2023
Note 2023 2022
Cash flow from operating activities 14 190298 241 926
Cash flow from investing
activities:
Interest receivable 5,256 204
Payments to acquire tangible
fixed
assets 2435 700
Net cash flow from investing
activities
2 82I 496
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 193,119 241,430
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward

2023 2022
9.
Conferences and training 454,552 317,886
Graduate fairs 70,200 33,260
Service Level Agreement income 116,742 103,934
Subscriptions 441,421 403,140
Sponsorship 8,Advertising Income 74,237 78,445
Research 18,460 16,72i
t,f75612 953,386
Net expenditure Net expenditure Net expenditure forthe year and deficit of forthe year and deficit of income over expenditure
is
income over expenditure
is
stated after charging:
2023 2022
f 5
Depreciation 1,455 2,600
Auditor's
remuneration
10,050 8,745
Operating lease rentals
Irrecoverable VAT 9,895 2,717
Analysis of expenditure
Direct Staff
Direct Costs and Support
Cosh Dep'n cosfs Total Total
2023 2023 2023 2023 2022
5 5 5 2 F,
Conferences and training 218,267 112651 120,373 451,291 250,562
Graduate
fairs
57,391 29 4,690 62,110 30,262
Service Level Agreements 1,650 91,d41 31,2dd 124,557 109,382
Subscription s 51,d41 78,1d4 129,805 117,903
Publications 14,697 t2,506 27,203 26,532
Research 535 52,780 25,013 78,328 79,119
Governance 11,539 30,270 9,380 51,189 31,752
Other 1d,595 31,2dd 478dl 33736
Total 289,382 370,304 312,658 972,344 681,248
Support Costs Staff Other Costs
Costs 5 Total
5 5
Charitable activities 216,996 95,662 312,658

2023 2022
No. No.
14 13
The average
monthly
num
ber ofemployees
duding the y
ear was as follows: 2023
No.
14
2022
No.
1
The number
of employees
who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension
costs) ofmore than R60,000 is as follows:
2023 2022
No. No.
R70,001 - R80,000
R80,001 - R90,000
2023 2022
Wages and saladies 450,074 389,855
Social security costs 42,250 34,632
Pension costs 93,531 80,750
Movement on USS provision 51,723 209,923
Total 637,578 715,160

Tangible fix ed assets
Oflice and
Fixtures and computer
fittings equipment Total
8 5
Cost
At
1 August
2022 790 18,914 19,704
Additions 2,435 2,435
At 31 July 2023 790 21,349 22,139
Depreciation
At
1 August
2022 367 17,270 17,637
Charge for the year 79 1,376 1,455
At 31 July 2023 446 18,646 19,092
Net book value
At 31 July 2023 344 2,703 3,047
At 31 July 2023 423 1,644 2,067
Nate s ta the Fi nancia l
Sta
tements
(cantinued)
year ended 31 July
2023
B. Debtors
2023 2022
Trade debtors 106,769 76,984
Prepayments and accrued income 7,955 13429
114,724 90,413
9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
Trade creditors 36,222 430
Other taxation and social security 16,749 27,183
Accruals and other creditors 20,738 23,076
Deferred income 185,935 199,069
259,644 249,758
10. Deferred income
2023 2022
At
I August
199,069 246,244
Released in year (179,425) (246,244)
Deferred in year 166.291 ]99,069
Balance at 31 July 185,935 199,069

Detl ned ben efit pension
liability
2023 2022
USS Pension deficit 433,452 371,874
Balance at Expenditure Balance at
I August including 31 July
2022 Income gain/(loss) Transfer 2023
5 5
Unrestricted
Designated-Graduate fairs 36.159 (36,159)
General 549,952 1,180,868 (1,033,922) 36,159 733,057
Total unrestricted funds 586,111 1,180,868 (1,033,922) 733,057
Total funds 586,111 1,180,868 (1,033,922) 733,057
Balance at Expenditure Balance at
I August including 31 July
2021 Income gain/(loss) Transfer 2022
Unrestricted
Designated-Graduate fairs 36,159 36,159
General 487,533 953,590 (891,171) 549,952
Total unrestricted funds 523,692 953,590 (891,171) 586,111
Total funds 523,692 953,590 (891,171) 586,ii)

13. Analysis of ne t assets be tween funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
3,047
Current assets
1,423,106
Creditors due within one year (259,644)
Defined benefit pension liability ~433,432
733,057
2022
Total
Tangible fixed assets
2,067
Current assets
1,205,676
Creditors due within one year
(249,758)
Defined benefit pension liability 371,874
586,111
14. Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities
2023f 2022
f,
Net income for the year 146,946 62419
Adjustment
for:
Depreciation oftangible fixed assets 1,455 2,600
Interest receivable (5,256) (204)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors (24,311) 54,809
Increase in creditors 71,464 122,302
Net cash flow from operating activities 190,298 241.926
15. Analysis ofcash and cash equivalents
2023f 2022
f.
Cash at bank and in hand 1,308,382 1,115,263

The current
life expectancies
on retirement
at age 65

are:
2023 2022
Males currently aged 65 (years) 24.0 23.9
Females currently aged 65 (years) 25.6 25.5
Males currently aged 45 (years) 26.0 25.9
Females currently
aged 45 (years)
27 4 27.3
have been p roduced
using the following
assumpt
ions:
2023 2022
Discount rate 4.75% 2.65%
Pensionable salary growth 9.30% 2.53%