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2020-07-31-accounts

Company registration number: 07303101 Charity number: 1137811

UNIVERSI (A company limited by guarantee)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

UNIVERSITY OF LE (A company limited by guarantee)

ADMINSTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Charitable Status

The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.

The company and the group is constituted under a Memorandum of Association and is a registered charity number 1137811.

U lso has internal regulations or Rules approved by the Board of Trustees and regulated by the governing body of the University of Leicester (the University) in accordance with 1994 Education Act and the Charity Commission.

Registered Address

LE1 7RH

Board Of Trustees

Executive Officer Trustees

O Obioha (resigned 30 June 2020) M Nembhard A Magaia A Rahman S Ali (resigned 30 June 2020) C Brown (resigned 31 March 2020) E Phipps (appointed 1 July 2020) H Belcher (appointed 1 July 2020) K Wagener (appointed 1 July 2020)

Student Trustee

E Westbrook (appointed 1 July 2020)

External Trustees

S Knowles D Moore S Murad A Bacon S Harris

Independent Auditor

RSM UK Audit LLP, Chartered Accountants, Rivermead House, 7 Lewis Court, Grove Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SD

Bankers

National Westminster Bank Plc, Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 9GT

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STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

In an ever changing world of higher education, the critical importance of a strong and effective student their views to our partners is one that has been tested more than ever in 2019-20 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The aim of this report is to share our achievements in the present and our ambitions for the future. 2019-20 was the second full year of our strategic plan, with stretching goals set for the team to build on the progress made in 2018-19. Pre-March 2020, the Union made strides in delivering the organisational priorities that work towards our vision to be a more active and inclusive Union with a powerful studentled voice; delivering meaningful change for our members across their Leicester experience.

The financial period saw a number of successes against planned objectives, including the completion of long-term student visions for education, liberation and sport, a wide program of research into the mental health needs of students at university, a reshaping of student-led group empowerment and the establishment of a new student experience forum with Leicester City Council.

From March onwards, the coronavirus pandemic reached the UK and swiftly led to the closure of the University campus from latefrom the execution of our vision, but did curb completion of some priorities. It also identified a number of barriers faced by the organisation in reaching beneficiaries who were faced with educational ad to a shutdown of service delivery. Departments moved to a digital environment as best they could, whilst reprioritising activity to accommodate previously unforeseen student needs that resulted from the pandemic.

As an organisation, we continue to be aware of our responsibilities to our members and to ensure the sustainability of the Union for the years ahead; particularly in the challenging financial climate we now find ourselves in. The closure of campus posed a challenge, both in 2019-20 income streams but also in anticipating significant reductions for 2020-21. Following an emergency reforecast undertaken in April, the Union curtailed all non-essential expenditure and placed a number of staff on furlough. The effect of these savings led to a small year-end surplus before accounting for the movement in the defined pension scheme liability, to help offset the planned deficit to see us through the 2020-21 year.

The year ahead will be a challenging one - higher education and the wider world. As Chair, I am confident that we have taken the necessary steps to in the very different year that faces us.

M Nembhard

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(A company limited by guarantee)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

The Trustees (who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their (ULSU) (the company) for the year ended 31 July 2020. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the company and the group comply with the current statutory requirements, by

Structure, Governance & Management

The advancement of education of Students at the University for the Public Benefit by:

ULSU is administered by its Board of Trustees of up to six students elected annually by cross campus authorised by the Education Acts and cannot exceed two years duration for each holder); up to five external trustees appointed for up to eight years (two terms of up to four years) by an appointments panel, and a student that is appointed by the appointments panel, and has no employment in any capacity with the Union.

The Board of Trustees meets at least four times a year to receive reports from individual Officers, suband to decide policy issues arising

All the charity trustees receive an induction into their legal and administrative responsibilities, with an on-going training programme as and when needed for issues arising during their term of office.

The Student Executive Officers are new to the Board every year, so they undergo a more intensive training period. The training starts during a handover period, immediately prior to them fully assuming office. This aims to ensure they are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities and can perform their duties to the best of their ability.

The Board of Trustees is assisted by three sub-committees, which meet at least two times per year and

The Finance & Audit Committee monitors capital expenditure and reviews our commercial performance. The Committee also reviews the annual budget, scrutinises the annual accounts and meets with external auditors.

The Remuneration & HR Committee examines issues relating to ULSU employees, including staff policies, changes to pay and matters relating to employee wellbeing.

The Risk Management Committee register.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Structure, Governance & Management (continued)

ULSU operates on democratic principles, with policy being acted upon by the six selected trustees who form the Executive Committee. During the year, members have the opportunity to bring forward ideas through Union Council or our three networks to drive student-led change. Networks are based on and direct opportunities for students to suggest change ideas to Union Council.

The Union has made qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its trustees during the year. These provision remain in force at the reporting date.

The Senior Leadership Team

closely with the Student Executive Officers and Trustee Board to ensure effective management of the organisation. The Chief Executive is head of a Senior Management Team made up of Ambalavanar Kumaran (Director of Membership Services).

-student full time staff for the sake of continuity in the management of its any activities. These staff members are accountable to the Chief Executive for the performance of their duties.

Pay policy for senior staff

The Trustee board will review pay across the organisation on an annual basis. The factors to be taken financial position as of 1 August. Staff must have worked a full financial year (1 August 31 July) in order to have qualifying length of service. Salary increases are at the discretion of the Union and are not a guaranteed outcome of the annual review process. Senior staff will receive the same annual pay increase as all other staff.

Relationship with University of Leicester

The relationship between the University and ULSU is established in the Regulations of the University and detailed in ULSU Rules approved by both organisations. ULSU receives a Block Grant from the University, and leases most of the Percy Gee Building owned by the University, which also pays for utilities. This non-monetary support is intrinsic to the relationship between the University and ULSU. An estimated value to ULSU for this free serviced accommodation has been included in the accounts, valu commercial trading outlets have been transferred into it along with all of the university commercial outlets being The Leicester Services Partnership Limited.

The ULSU continues to generate supplementary funding from some small trading activities such as Limited and NUS card sales. All other trading income is included within the Leicester Services Partnership with the university, at present the Student Union have a 5 year guaranteed income agreement in the form of a Commercial Grant, as compensation for loss of trading income. This will be reviewed at the end of this agreement.

There is no reason to believe that this or equivalent support from the University will not continue for the foreseeable future, as the Education Act 1994 imposes a duty on the University to ensure the financial viability of its student representative body.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Risk Management

The Board of Trustees examine the major strategic, business and operational risks faced by ULSU and confirms that systems are in place to manage those risks, including reviews by the Board.

There are a number of significant risks affecting the Union. The greatest of which is the financial threat posed to income streams by Covid-19 and the changed needs of students as a result of the pandemic. We have embarked on a phased business continuity plan to help prepare and respond to the changing environment. The Union has carried out scenario planning looking at how a potential fall in funding will impact the Union and also at the way it delivers its services to students. These scenarios will be monitored and modified on an ongoing basis.

The Trustees consider a significant source of financial risk to be that of the funding requirements of the service cost is monitored and periodic actuarial valuations are reviewed to assess the impact of external factors on the scheme liability.

University and reliance on its physical estate highlighted by the pandemic and continued delays to development works to its building.

Aims, Objectives & Activities

We are the sole representative organisation for the students of the University of Leicester and we recognise that our members rely on us to represent the matters that are most important to them, to the University and to other external stakeholders. We play a key role in how students learn, develop and grow whilst at University. Each of our departments has a key role to play in this journey, overseen by elected student representatives who help shape and direct our priorities.

The values that form the core of our organisation are:

The Board of Trustees has focused its current activities on developing an exceptional student experience, in line with its constitutional objectives. The Union an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for you

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Aims, Objectives & Activities (continued)

In pursuit of these objectives, ULSU has established departments and services for use by its members and to support its work with the University and other organisations on behalf of students. These include a Student Voice team, to facilitate representative and campaigning functions, a Support team to deliver advice and mentoring services and an Opportunities team to deliver exceptional experiences for students in sport, society activities, volunteering and fundraising. Officer Trustees of ULSU sit on key University Committees and meet with local decision makers regarding local matters affecting students.

the organisation, listening to ideas and driving improvement to our services.

The Trustees have considered public benefit, in conjunction with the guidance contained in the Charity nefits the students registered to study at University of Leicester.

Review of Activities

The Union operates around three key strategic areas of activity:

These three priorities are underpinned by three supporting enablers:

Our Vision

By 2021, we will be an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for students across their Leicester experience.

Our Vision Our Vision Our Vision
By 2021, we will be an active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering
meaningful change for students across their Leicester experience.
Our Goals By 2021
Voice Opportunities Support
We will ensure students have
easy to access systems to
capture their ideas to drive
change across all areas of the
Union and University
We will offer accessible
activities to students that allow
them to try new things and
empower the development of
skills for their future		 We will provide empowering
information and reactive
support to enable students to
proactively manage their lives
Communication Spaces Partnerships
We will understand the needs
of our students and present
our work clearly to ensure all
students know what we do
We will ensure our physical
spaces are of the highest
quality, whilst enhancing virtual
platforms to enable easy
access to services		 We will build relations with
partners based on principles
of collaboration and healthy
challenge to meet their needs

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Review of Activities (continued)

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Our 2019-20 Goals
Voice Opportunities Support
We completed a student-led We increased the number of We expanded the reach of
education strategy to clarify alcohol-free events and support, to include
students' vision of an inclusive improved promotion for student budgeting advice and an
and successful learning group activities increase in workshops
experience
We embedded community Due to the pandemic and staff We completed a liberation
organising into our democratic turnover, we failed to launch an strategy, using diversity as
structures, empowering students attitudes and attributes a strength and pushing for
to lead and own change making framework for student leaders solutions to inequality
We failed to publish routine We undertook broad
updates of changes made by relationship with societies,
elected representatives and moving relationships from mental health needs and
through Union democracy process support to group reported on gaps in
development provision to partners
Objective Communication Objective Spaces Objective - Partnerships
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

We developed an improved
programme of video content for
whilst building our online
audience		 We failed to launch the new
Union spaces in Percy Gee, due
to continued building project
delays		 We published a vision for
the future of sport;
addressing the need for
facilities investment and
improved access
Objective
Communication		 Objective
Spaces		 Objective - Partnerships
presence at Open Days, to build
member awareness before their
arrival		 We streamlined online support,
to enable students to access
information when most needed		 We identified and
empowered key university
colleagues, leading to
increased officer goal
completion
We reviewed the accessibility of
Union communications and
initiated work to segment
organisational messaging		 We opened a satellite office on
the Brookfield campus and
identified ways we can expand
to the Medical School		 We reviewed external
partnerships and initiated
work on development
plans

Voice

A great emphasis was placed on improvements that would be made to the empowerment of academic representatives and how improvements could be made to better track their work at a departmental level. Significant changes introduced this year saw all reps being given local-level briefing packs on starting the role; containing NSS and module evaluation data, along with inherited issues raised by their predecessors. As a result of the empowerment and continual tracking, over 550 student-led changes were implemented at a course level last year. The Union also launched its first education strategy, setting a student-vision for what an inclusive and successful academic experience looks like.

Over 24% of the student population took part in democratic processes facilitated by the Union last year; be that through the Executive Officer elections, course representative elections or student ideas system. ble democratic participation rates, as we strive to achieve 30% engagement by 2021. Attendance at student council increased by 37%, thanks in part to the changes implemented in adopting a community-organising approach to change making. The introduction of new staff capacity to the team made significant improvements in the quality of -time officer team, as well as the equality & liberation champions.

Opportunities

Priority was placed by the Activities Team in 19/20 on a society development plan for each student group, helping them reflect on the services they offer their members and how they can be improved upon for future years. This, combined with a relaunched committee training programme meant we saw a significant rise in both the quality and quantity of student-led activity, before the pandemic struck. The year saw a continued focus on community impact, with RAG fundraising a record £28,506 for local and regional charities through a wide variety of student-led activity. We also saw a 145% increase in the community volunteering opportunities offered to students through our online portal. Significant strides were made to address the lack of diversity in leadership roles for student groups, with the introduction leaders in tackling microaggressions within their groups. The department also completed work on a vision for the future of sport at Leicester; highlighting issues with facilities investment, cost of engagement and the demographic make-up of those active in sport at Leicester.

Despite the onset of the pandemic, student groups responded admirably and contributed enormously Leics Quarantine & Chill community; aimed to keep students engaged during the first lockdown. Key departmental activity such as the Student Opportunities Awards were moved online, reaching a wider audience than previous in-person events had.

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Review of Activities (continued)

Support

A record number of year-toof the pandemic in March; with continued increases in support requests relating to the local housing sector and advice on university processes (navigating mitigating circumstances and submitting complaints the largest increase areas). A newly introduced user evaluation process for the advice service saw a 98% satisfaction rating from students, reflecting the high esteem the service they provide for students is held in. A series of support clinics and initiatives were facilitated through the service, ith sexual health and mental wellbeing. The Peer Mentoring program trained a record number of mentors, to assist with the induction of the 2019/20 intake of students. The quality of work undertaken by mentors and the support provided by the staff team led to 95% endorsement rating from engaged students.

The support departments of the Union pivoted service delivery online in March when the pandemic struck; with all training opportunities moved to a virtual environment, support sessions available via Teams and new initiatives introduced such as the LeicsQuarantine support podcast to help students get through the difficult final months of the academic year. In total, over 743 accredited CPD sessions were delivered to students, ensuring students could engaged with CPD despite campus being closed.

Communication

over Instagram where increased from 3,000 followers at the end of the 18/19 year to 4615 followers by the end of the 19/20 year. This platform is still continuing to experience steady growth, with students regularly asking questions and engaging with content. The team have significantly increased accessibility of output, with all new content now captioned and actively reflecting on ways to make video requirement. New and digitally engaging ways of delivering campaign content has been embedded Matter going viral across the UK.

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Marketing & Communications team provided digital expertise in moving Union activity online; with several activities proving to engage a wider audience than their physical counterpart. Particular highlights were the virtual award ceremonies in May, delivered at zero cost and reaching an audience of over 10,000 viewers.

Spaces

A major £21m redevelopment of the Percy Gee building has continued to compromise the presence of the Union on campus; with noise and temperature issues reducing the home away from home feel of the main Union Square. The continued delay of the project means this work is now likely to run through until January 2021 at the very earliest, having been initially scheduled to finish by September 2019.

Despite the challenges these building works have presented, the Union has undertaken broad research with student space users on their needs from the redeveloped areas offered and trustees have considered areas for potential investment once the project is complete. Union space development on the Brookfield campus did successfully launch in 19-20 however, with a pop-up site for volunteers and - staff now in place. This should be first popconversations now advanced with the Medical School for a future Union presence.

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Review of Activities (continued)

Partnerships

Partnerships with key stakeholders were developed over the past year, with a change in senior leadership in the University. Improvements were made over the course of the year in how the elected officer team could raise issues with senior University leaders, enabling swifter change. A new partnership framework was developed towards the end of the year, ready for full implementation in 20/21. A key aspect of the partnership with the University continues to be the provision of research findings from the student body, which are presented with a view to enacting change.

Externally, new a partnership with Leicester City Council was developed; with connections between students and the local area deepened through our relationship with Leicester Citizens.

Executive Officer Collaborative Priorities

As lead representatives and remunerated trustees, the executive officers are tasked with working in partnership with the University to address the key needs of the student body. Their key priorities in 2019/20 were as follows:

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Review of Activities (continued)

Executive Officer Collaborative Priorities (continued)

Future Plans

Going into year 3 of the 2018-21 Strategy, we expect to move closer to completion of the overarching targets set in the plan. The year will also be shaped by the objectives of the new Student Executive priorities, aligning the support they need to our ongoing strategic aims. A number of highlights in our next year include:

Financial Review

totalled £2,452,813 (2019: £2,674,784). Total expenditure was £2,556,952 (2019: £2,492,187) resulting in a deficit for the year of £104,139 (2019: £182,597 surplus), decreasing 974,348 (2019: £1,078,487) before the introduction of recognition and support of the University, and this year the annual block grant increased to £1,012,103 (2019: £908,522). In addition to this the Union received other grants from the University of £477,475 (2019: £592,001).

gift

aided to the Union.

ownership in Student Union Lettings Limited. The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee. 50% of the net income and assets of the company have been included in these financial statements.

Financial Statements

The financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2020 are set out on pages 18 to 43. These were prepared applying the Accounting Policies set out on pages 22 to 26.

Investment Policies

The Union aims to generate returns on the cash it holds in the bank at any given point. The purpose is to yield the best financial return within the level of risk considered to be acceptable - this return can then

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Investment Policies (continued)

Delivery of our core services is met through the block grant funding received from the University, the commercial grant and any commercial partnerships in return for access to our members. Income generated on any invested reserves should not required to support ongoing core activities of the Union.

The level of risk must always be identified and must fall within the acceptable levels stated by the Finance & Audit sub-committee. Investment risk should also be reduced by ensuring that the savings are diversified.

Before any funds are invested the Finance Manager must prepare a cash flow to ensure that the Union has enough cash to meet its working capital requirements. Any funds not required in the short term may then be invested short term deposits and any funds not needed in the medium-long term can then be invested wisely in longer term investments to generate a greater yield. Funds not needed for short term operational needs can be deposited with reputable institutions, provided that the agreed risk ratings and limits are adhered to. Deposits should always be split between UK based institutions with different banking licenses, to reduce the risk from institutional failure.

Where possible the Union seeks to diversify short-term deposits across different banking licenses, to reduce the exposure of the reserves from the failure of any one bank. The total deposits placed in an institution must not exceed £75,000, without the full knowledge of the Finance & Audit Committee.

In order to generate a greater return, funds not required in the short term may be invested in longer term deposits which offer a higher yield. Funds may also be invested in other financial products, considered to be low risk and offered by regulated and reputable institutions.

It is important that the Union can gain access to its funds, should some urgent need arise; therefore investment products used must allow for fund withdrawals that cover a wide range of timescales in order to enable this.

Union policies precluding investments in certain organisations would be taken into account, when considering investments.

Funds & Reserves

The Union aims to hold 6 months wages in free reserves £448,475 (2019: £489,670), in addition to £25,129 operating costs in the current year. This would enable an orderly winding down of the organisation in the event it was necessary.

The Board of Trustees have agreed to hold £275,000 to safeguard the organisation in the event that the commercial grant was withdrawn at the end of the initial five year period.

All remaining free reserves are held as a designated fund for capital and strategic projects to transform the student experience. Up to £200,000 of these remaining reserves were identified by trustees to underwrite anticipated financial losses in the 2020/21 financial year.

Going Concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

The Board of Trustees confirms that ULSU has sufficient funds to meet all its obligations. The Block Grant for 2019/20 has been confirmed at £809,682. In addition, the Union will also receive a commercial grant of £275,000 until 2021/22 to reflect lost trading after entering into the Leicester Services Partnership with the University.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Auditor

RSM UK Audit LLP have indicated their willingness to be reappointed for another term. In accordance with the Companies Act 2006 a resolution proposing the reappointment of RSM Audit LLP as Auditor will be put to the members.

The Trustees (who are also directors of ULSU for the purposes of company law) are responsible for in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the any time the financial position of the charitable group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Statement of Disclosure to Auditor

So far as each Trustee is aware, there i auditor is unaware. Additionally, each Trustee has taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information needed In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by Section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

M Nembhard Trustee

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Opinion

charitable company 2020 which comprise the group statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account, the group and company balance sheets, the group statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United

Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis of opinion

We have been appointed auditors under the Companies Act 2006 and section 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with those Acts.

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities u responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section to our report. We are independent of the group and parent charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where:

Other information

The Trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Trustees

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements of our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006.

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent charitable company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.

Responsibilities of trustees

set out on page 14, the Trustees

(who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

ern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

A

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, includes our opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. The description forms

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Use of our report

This report i Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to them in an assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Gareth Jones (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of RSM UK Audit LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants Rivermead House 7 Lewis Court Grove Park Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1SD 18/12/2020 Date: ______

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GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2020 2020 2020 2019
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies 2 1,713,436 98,591 1,812,027 1,784,635
Charitable activities 4,080 364,300 368,380 505,193
Other trading activities 3 175,291 - 175,291 266,973
Investments: 4
Share of joint venture net income 86,466 - 86,466 106,404
Interest received 9,631 - 9,631 7,709
Other income 1,018 - 1,018 3,870
_______ _______ _______ _______
TOTAL INCOME 1,989,922 462,891 2,452,813 2,674,784
_______ _______ _______ _______
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds 146,209 - 146,209 159,760
Charities activities 1,935,051 475,692 2,410,743 2,332,427
_______ _______ _______ _______
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 5 2,081,260 475,692 2,556,952 2,492,187
_______ _______ _______ _______
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (91,338) (12,801) (104,139) 182,597
Transfers between funds 17 (14,955) 14,955 - -
_______ _______ _______ _______
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 17 (106,293) 2,154 (104,139) 182,597
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward 17 829,624 248,863 1,078,487 895,890
_______ _______ _______ _______
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD17 723,331 251,017 974,348 1,078,487
_______ _______ _______ _______

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

Details of the comparative group statement of financial activities are included in note 23.

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GROUP BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Company registration number 07303101
2020 2019
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 10 63,754 84,862
Investments in joint ventures
- Share of gross assets 705,422 636,119
- Share of gross liabilities (53,751) (70,914)
______ ______
Share of net assets 11 651,671 565,205
Investments in associates 11 - -
______ ______
715,425 650,067
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 13 78 3,995
Debtors 14 49,340 118,363
Cash at bank and in hand 2,268,400 2,002,428
______ ______
2,317,818 2,124,786
CREDITORS:amounts falling due within
one year 15 (159,119) (127,759)
______ ______
NET CURRENT ASSETS 2,158,699 1,997,027
______ ______
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,874,124 2,647,094
Defined pension scheme liability 20 (1,899,776) (1,568,607)
______ ______
NET ASSETS 974,348 1,078,487
______ ______
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted funds 17 251,017 248,863
______ ______
Unrestricted funds 17
General funds 1,125,275 1,187,545
Designated funds 1,497,832 1,210,686
Pension reserve (1,899,776) (1,568,607)
______ ______
723,331 829,624
______ ______
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 974,348 1,078,487
______ ______

The financial statements on pages 18 to 43 were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf, by: 18 December 2020

M Nembhard Trustee

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COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Company registration number 07303101
2020 2019
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 10 63,754 84,862
Investments 11 2 2
Investments in associates 11 100 100
______ ______
63,856 84,964
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 13 78 78
Debtors 14 33,087 79,683
Cash at bank 2,268,400 2,000,498
______ ______
2,301,565 2,080,259
CREDITORS:amounts falling due within
one year 15 (142,868) (83,234)
______ ______
NET CURRENT ASSETS 2,158,697 1,997,025
______ ______
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,222,553 2,081,989
Defined pension scheme liability 20 (1,899,776) (1,568,607)
______ ______
NET ASSETS 322,777 513,382
______ ______
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted funds 17 251,017 248,863
______ ______
Unrestricted funds 17
General funds 473,704 622,440
Designated funds 1,497,832 1,210,686
Pension reserve (1,899,776) (1,568,607)
______ ______
71,760 264,519
______ ______
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 322,777 513,382
______ ______

As permitted by S408 Companies Act 2006, the charitable company has not presented its own statement of financial activities and related notes as it prepared group accounts. The charitable deficit for the year was £(190,605) (2019: £76,193 surplus).

The financial statements on pages 18 to 43 approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf, by: 18 December 2020

M Nembhard Trustee

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GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
19
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest received
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward		 2020
2019
£
£
279,068
60,264
__
_
9,631
7,709_
(22,727)
(52,052)
_
_
(13,096)
(44,343)_
___
__
265,972
15,921
2,002,428
1,986,507
_
___
2,268,400
2,002,428
__
____

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Charity information

is a private incorporated charitable company (company register number 07303101) limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office and principal place of business is n Percy Gee Building, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH. The charitable company is also registered at the Charity Commission with a charity number of 1137811.

The main aims of the University of Leicester Student Union are the advancement of the students at the university for the public benefit.

Basis of preparation of financial statements Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS102)) (effective 1 January 2019) the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland including adoption of the amendments issued in December 2017 (FRS 102) and the .

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

  1. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

In accordance with FRS 102, the charitable company has taken advantage of the exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

Compensation for key management personnel.

The financial statements of the charitable company are consolidated in these financial statements registered office.

Basis of consolidation

The Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet consolidate the financial statements of the charitable company and its subsidiary undertaking. The results are consolidated on a line by line basis, all intra-group transactions and balances with the subsidiary are eliminated on consolidation.

joint ventures and associates is included in the Statement of Financial Activities using the equity accounting basis. All the financial statements are made up to 31 July 2020.

No separate Statement of Financial Activities has been presented for the charitable company alone as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 as it prepares group accounts and the charitable company charitable company net movement in funds in the financial year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Going concern As a result of the Covidcontinued on a phased business continuity plan to help prepare and respond to the changing environment. Whilst assurances have been received from the main funders there is still uncertainty around the exact quantum of funding that will be available and income streams continue to be impacted as a result of physical gatherings having to be cancelled or postponed. For this reason, the charity has prepared forecasts for at least one year from the date of approval of the accounts looking at how a fall in block grant funding and forecasts are based on known information at the time of compiling and will be monitored and modified on an ongoing basis. Based on this and the available cash reserves, the trustees consider that the group has adequate funds and sufficient cash flows to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least one year from the date of approval of the accounts. The trustees also consider that its anticipated future objectives can be met and have therefore prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis.

Company status

The charitable company is limited by guarantee. In the event of the charitable company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charitable company.

Funding accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objective of the charitable company and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charitable company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Income

All income is recognised once the charitable company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charitable company has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charitable company which is the amount the charitable company would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charitable company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

Grants

The recurrent block grant is receivable from the University of Leicester. The grant is credited to the income and expenditure account in the year to which it relates.

Project support grants are project based and include grants which are receivable from the University of Leicester and other funding bodies.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity.

Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs (including governance costs) which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the assets use.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and all other expenditure is charged to the statement of financial activities in the year incurred.

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and equipment - 20% - 33% of cost

Investments

fixed asset investments are valued at cost estimate of fair value, as these assets are not readily saleable and a reliable market value is not readily ascertainable.

Impairment of fixed assets

An assessment is made at each reporting date of whether there are indications that a fixed asset may be impaired or that an impairment loss previously recognised has fully or partially reversed. If such indications exist, the charitable company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset.

Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts, being the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use, are recognised as impairment losses. Impairment losses are recognised in statement of financial activities.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Reversals of impairment losses are recognised in statement of financial activities. revised carrying amount (less any residual value) over its remaining useful life.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct material.

At each reporting date, the charitable company assesses whether stocks are impaired or if any impairment loss recognised in prior periods has reversed. Any excess of the carrying amount of stock over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in statement of financial activities.

Financial instruments

The charitable company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments and are not considered to be of a financial nature. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors and amounts owed by group undertakings which are receivable within one year and which do not constitute a financing transaction are initially measured at the transaction price. Trade and other debtors and amounts owed by group undertakings are subsequently measured at amortised cost, being the transaction price less any amounts settled and any impairment losses.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash and monies on short-term deposits at the bank and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charitable company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Pensions

pension scheme whose members throughout the country. Benefits in respect of service up to 30 September 2003 are accrued on a accruing on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis. With effect form 30 September 2011 the Scheme closed to future accrual. The Scheme operates as a pooled arrangement, with contributions paid at a centrally agreed rate. As a consequence, no share of the underlying assets and liabilities can be directly attributed to the Union. However, the Union has entered into an arrangement to clear the this plan are reflected as a liability on the balance sheet, which will reduce as they are paid.

The charitable company also contributes to the NUS Aegon Pension Scheme and the government approved NEST scheme. The annual contributions payable are charged to the statement of financial activities.

Taxation

No provision for corporation tax has been made as the charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable activities. The non-charitable subsidiaries will be subject to Corporation Tax on any profits not gift aided to the charitable parent within 9 months of the balance sheet date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.

services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

Critical accounting estimates and areas and judgement

The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future and acknowledges that the resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal to related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:

Under FRS 102, the fair value of the commitment is recognised. The calculation of the fair value of the commitment is subject to an assumption of the discount rate. This discount rate is determined by reference to market yields at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds. The commitment included in the balance sheet at the balance sheet date is £1,899,776 (2019: £1,568,607).

2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2020
£
£
Donations and University Grants
1,490,768
-
Grant of serviced accommodation
180,129
-
Peer mentoring funds restricted income
-
48,000
Sports grant
-
36,294
Drink Aware
-
11,582
RFU development restricted income
-
2,715
Job retention scheme grants
42,539
-
__
_
Total donations and legacies
1,713,436
98,591
___
______		 Total
Total
funds
funds
2020
2019
£
£
1,490,768
1,507,351
180,129
180,129
48,000
48,000
36,294
34,794
11,582
13,300
2,715
1,061
42,539
-
__
_
1,812,027
1,784,635
___
______

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(A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

The owns 100% of the issued share capital of its subsidiary, University of Leicester Students Union Trading Ltd, a company which is incorporated in England and Wales (company number 02821506). The registered office of University of Leicester Trading Ltd is the same as . The subsidiary participates in trading activities relating to the charitable company. Its taxable profits are donated to the charitable company which are consolidated in these financial statements is shown below:

Statement of income

Statement of income
Turnover
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Profit before and after taxation for the financial year
Distribution to parent charity under gift aid
Result for the financial year		 2020
£
175,291
(74,745)
__
100,546
(71,464)
_
29,082
(29,082)
___
-
______		 2019
£
266,973
(88,590)
__
178,383
(71,170)
_
107,213
(107,213)
___
-
______

The net assets of Trading Ltd at 31 July 2020 amounts to £2 (2019: £2), being current assets of £33,271 (2019: £78,721) less creditors within one year of £33,269 (2019: £78,719).

4.

INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Share of joint venture net income
86,466
Bank interest received
9,631
__
96,097
____		 Total
funds
2020
£
86,466
9,631
__
96,097
____		 Total
funds
2019
£
106,404
7,709
__
114,113
____

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

5. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY EXPENDITURE TYPE

Staff Costs Depreciation Other Costs
2020
2020
2020
£
£
£
University of Leicester
Trading Ltd
62,283
-
83,926
__
_
_
Costs of raising funds
62,283
-
83,926
__
_
_
Education & representation
395,778
11,266
275,586
Welfare
87,044
6,882
144,558
Campaigns and
Communications
114,671
9,074
169,479
Societies & clubs
286,102
16,613
725,604
Sports grant
-
-
36,294
Peer mentoring
54,234
-
7,248
Training
51,512
-
5,743
Drink Aware
11,534
-
1,521
__
_
_
Costs of charitable
activities
1,000,875
43,835
1,366,033
__
_
_
1,063,158
43,835
1,449,959


 Total
Total
2020
2019
£
£
146,209
159,760
__
_
146,209
159,760
_
__
682,630
796,658
238,484
169,560
293,224
206,552
1,028,319 1,009,415
36,294
34,794
61,482
57,393
57,255
43,280
13,055
14,775
_
_
2,410,743 2,332,427
__
____
2,556,952 2,492,187

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES

Certain central overhead support costs have been reallocated to the various activities as noted in the accounting policies. The effect of this reallocation on the various expenditure heading is shown here:

Activities
undertaken
directly
2020
£
Education & representation
413,402
Welfare
16,764
Campaigns and communications
-
Societies & clubs
401,994
Sports grant
36,294
Peer mentoring
61,482
Training
57,255
Drink Aware
13,055
__
Total
1,000,246
____
Support costs comprised:-
Staff costs
Depreciation
Rent
Insurances
NUS Subscription
Bad debts
Pension Scheme Funding
Marketing costs
Stationery and telephone
General building repairs and cleaning
Bank charges
Other support costs
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Total		 Support
costs
2020
£
269,228
221,720
293,224
626,325
-
-
-
-
__
1,410,497
____		 Total
Total
2020
2019
£
£
682,630
796,658
238,484
169,560
293,224
206,552
1,028,319 1,009,415
36,294
34,794
61,482
57,393
57,255
43,280
13,055
14,775
__
_
2,410,743 2,332,427
_
__
2020
2019
£
£
534,612
334,437
43,835
52,102
180,129
180,129
17,132
14,426
36,341
36,341
69
451
331,169
96,195
15,314
28,485
1,556
2,044
127,901
124,053
3,026
3,344
119,413
128,237
-
954
_
_
1,410,497 1,001,198
__
____

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

This is stated after charging
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets:
- owned by the charitable group		 2020
£
43,835
______		 2019
£
52,102
______

Fees payable to RSM UK Audit LLP and its associates in respect of both audit and non-audit services as are follows:

8.

Audit services
statutory audit of charitable company
and consolidated accounts
Other services:
Audit services
statutory audit of associates of the charitable company
Taxation compliance service
All other non-audit services
STAFF COSTS
Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2020
£
13,585
1,835
1,300
4,150
_
20,870
_
2020
£
934,186
74,718
54,254
__
1,063,158
____		 2019
£
11,790
1,790
2,275
4,800
_
20,655
_
2019
£
878,000
58,142
43,197
__
979,339
____		 2019
£
11,790
1,790
2,275
4,800
____
20,655

During the year the charitable company made an ex-gratia and termination payment amounting to £8,703 (2019: £nil).

The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows:

Full time
Students
term time only		 2020
No.
33
52
__
85
____		 2019
No.
31
53
__
84
____

No employees received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the current or prior year.

Key management personnel of the charitable company are considered to be the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. During the year, key management personnel received remuneration (including employers national insurance contributions) of £293,383 (2019: £255,588).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

9.

TRUSTEE NAME
K Adamu (resigned 28 June 2019)
A Abdulla (resigned 28 June 2019)
A Moran (resigned 28 June 2019)
O Obioha (resigned 30 June 2020)
I Woolrych (resigned 28 June 2019)
A Magaia
A Rahman
C Brown (resigned 31 March 2020)
S Ali (resigned 30 June 2020)
M Nembhard
H Belcher (appointed 1 July 2020)
K Wagener (appointed 1 July 2020)
E Phipps (appointed 1 July 2020)
Total		 Salary
£
-
-
-
19,077
-
20,811
20,811
23,618
19,077
20,811
2,695
2,695
2,695
______
132,290
 Pension
£
-
-
-
954
-
1,041
434
347
694
621
87
-
-
______
4,178
 Total
2020
£
-
-
-
20,031
-
21,852
21,245
23,965
19,771
21,432
2,782
2,695
2,695
______
136,468
 Total
2019
£
19,026
17,564
15,781
22,201
19,347
1,783
1,699
1,699
1,699
1,699
-
-
-
______
102,498

During the year the charitable company made an ex-gratia and termination payment to C Brown amounting to £8,703 (2019: £nil), which is included in the above trustees remuneration.

There were no other trustee-benefits for the year (2019: £nil). Seven (2019: eleven) trustees received reimbursement of expenses in relation to travel and subsistence totalling£10,697(2019: £8,101 ).

10.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Group and Company
Cost
At 1 August 2019
Additions
At 31 July 2020
Depreciation
At 1 August 2019
Charge for the year
At 31 July 2020
Net book value
At 31 July 2020
At 31 July 2019
The net book value of fixed assets represents:
Assets used for charitable activities		 Fixtures and
equipment
£
365,791
22,727
__
388,518
_
280,929
43,835
_
324,764
__
63,754
_
84,862
_
2020
2019
£
£
63,754
84,862
__
____		 Fixtures and
equipment
£
365,791
22,727
__
388,518
_
280,929
43,835
_
324,764
__
63,754
_
84,862
_
2020
2019
£
£
63,754
84,862
__
____
______
84,862
__
2019
£
84,862
____

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Investments
in joint
venture
Group £
Share of net assets
At 1 August 2019 565,205
Share of profit 86,466
______
At 31 July 2020 651,761
______

The

been impaired on consolidation.

Shares in
Group
Investments
Undertakings
in associates
Company
£
£
Cost
At 1 August 2019 and at 31 July 2020
2
100

 Total
£
102

12. PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES

a. Principal subsidiaries

Subsidiary name
Ltd
Company registration number 02821506
Basis of control Wholly owned subsidiary
Equity shareholding % 100%

b. Principal joint ventures

has a 50% joint ownership in the entity

Student Union Lettings Limited, a charity which is registered in England and Wales.

The nature of the business is that of a student lettings agency and its registered office is First Floor Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 7DR.

Student Union Lettings Limited (trading as Sulets) is a company limited by guarantee and is therefore held as an investment in University of Leicester Trading Ltd at nil value, reflecting its recoverable value to University of Leicester Trading Ltd and therefore its parent undertaking

c. Principal associates

Company name Country Shareholdings Description
The Leicester Services England 50% Operation of student
Partnership Limited related trading activities

Registered office

University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, England LE1 7RH

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

13.
STOCKS
NUS cards stocks
Safety bus cards stocks
14.
DEBTORS
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
15.
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
Trade creditors
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Amounts owed to associates
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income
Deferred income at 1 August
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released from previous years
Deferred income at 31 July		 2020
£
-
78
__
78
_
2020
£
16,365
-
5,281
27,694
_
49,340
__
2020
£
49,918
-
100
20,312
17,125
71,664
_
159,119
_
2020
£
15,832
10,943
(5,000)
______
21,775
 Group
2019
£
3,917
78
__
3,995
_
Group
2019
£
4,841
-
6,038
107,484
_
118,363
__
Group
2019
£
55,878
-
100
20,568
2,215
48,998
_
127,759
_
Group
2019
£
28,764
-
(12,932)
______
15,832
 Company
2020
2019
£
£
-
-
78
78
__
_
78
78
_
__
Company
2020
2019
£
£
114
2,747
-
27,504
5,279
12,726
27,694
36,706
_
_
33,087
79,683
__
_
Company
2020
2019
£
£
33,091
34,385
17,018
-
100
100
19,502
19,170
17,125
2,215
56,032
27,364
_
__
142,868
83,234
_
_
Company
2020
2019
£
£
-
7,931
10,943
-
-
(7,931)
__
____
10,943
-

Deferred income relates to amounts received in respect of multi-year contracts and grant income.

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16.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets measured at
amortised cost
Financial liabilities measured at
amortised cost		 2020
£
21,646
__
117,032
____		 Group
2019
£
74,115
__
91,359
____		 Company
2020
2019
£
£
5,393
36,287
__
_
112,423
64,064
___
______

17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Group current year

Balance at Balance at
1 August Income Expenditure Transfers
31 July
2019 2020
£ £ £
£
£
Restricted funds
Clubs and Societies 247,785 364,300 (364,861) -
247,224
Peer Mentoring Fund - 48,000 (61,482) 13,482
-
Sports grant - 36,294 (36,294) -
-
Drink Aware Fund - 11,582 (13,055) 1,473
-
RFU Development Fund 1,078 2,715 - -
3,793
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
248,863 462,891 (475,692) 14,955 251,017
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Unrestricted funds
General reserves 622,340 1,903,456 (1,750,091) (302,101)
473,604
Shares of net income
from joint venture 565,205 86,466 - - 651,671
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
1,187,545 1,989,922 (1,750,091) (302,101) 1,125,275
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Designated funds
LSP designated funding 275,000 - - -
275,000
Pension designated funding 250,000 - - (250,000)
-
Capital and strategic projects
designated funding 685,686 - - 537,146 1,222,832
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
1,210,686 - - 287,146 1,497,832
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Pension reserve (1,568,607) - (331,169) - (1,899,776)
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
829,624 1,989,922 (2,081,260) (14,955)
723,331
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Total of funds 1,078,487 2,452,813 (2,556,952) -
974,348
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____

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17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)

Group prior year

Balance at Balance at
1 August Income Expenditure Transfers
31 July
2018 2019
£ £ £
£
£
Restricted funds
Clubs and Societies 243,329 488,842 (479,319) (5,067)
247,785
Peer Mentoring Fund 5,344 48,000 (57,393) 4,049
-
Sports grant - 34,794 (34,794) -
-
Drink Aware Fund - 13,300 (14,775) 1,475
-
RFU Development Fund 1,817 1,061 (1,800) -
1,078
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
250,490 585,997 (588,081) 457
248,863
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Unrestricted funds
General reserves 448,325 1,982,383 (1,807,911) (457)
622,340
Shares of net income
from joint venture 458,801 106,404 - -
565,205
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
907,126 2,088,787 (1,807,911) (457) 1,187,545
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Designated funds
LSP designated funding 275,000 - - - 275,000
Pension designated funding 250,000 - - -
250,000
Capital and strategic projects
designated funding 685,686 - - -
685,686
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
1,210,686 - - - 1,210,686
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Pension reserve (1,472,412) - (96,195) - (1,568,607)
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
645,400 2,088,787 (1,904,106) (457)
829,624
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Total funds 895,890 2,674,784 (2,492,187) - 1,078,487
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____

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17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)

Charitable company current year

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Balance at|Balance at| |1 August|Income Expenditure Transfers|31 July| |2019|2020| |£|£|£|£|£| |Restricted funds| |Clubs and Societies|247,785|364,300|(364,861)|-|247,224| |Peer Mentoring Fund|-|48,000|(61,482)|13,482|-| |Sports grant|-|36,294|(36,294)|-|-| |Drink Aware Fund|-|11,582|(13,055)|1,473|-| |RFU Development Fund|1,078|2,715|-|-|3,793| |__|_|__|_|__| |248,863|462,891|(475,692)|14,955|251,017| |_|__|_|__|_| |Unrestricted funds| |General reserves|622,440 1,757,247|(1,603,882) (302,101)|473,704| |__|_|__|_|__| |Designated funds| |LSP designated funding|275,000|-|-|-|275,000| |Pension designated funding|250,000|-|- (250,000)|-| |Capital and strategic projects| |-|-| |designated funding|685,686|537,146|1,222,832| |_|__|_|__|_| |1,210,686|-|-|287,146 1,497,832| |__|_|__|_|__| |Pension reserve|(1,568,607)|-|(331,169)|- (1,899,776)| |_|__|_|__|_| |264,519|1,757,247|(1,935,051)|(14,955)|71,760| |__|_|__|_|__| |Total funds|513,382 2,220,138|(2,410,743)|-|322,777| |_|__|_|__|_|

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17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)

Charitable company prior year

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Balance at|Balance at| |1 August|Income Expenditure Transfers|31 July| |2018|2019| |£|£|£|£|£| |Restricted funds| |Clubs and Societies|243,329|488,842|(479,319)|(5,067)|247,785| |Peer Mentoring Fund|5,344|48,000|(57,393)|4,049|-| |Sports grant|-|34,794|(34,794)|-|-| |Drink Aware Fund|-|13,300|(14,775)|1,475|-| |RFU Development Fund|1,817|1,061|(1,800)|-|1,078| |__|_|__|_|__| |250,490|585,997|(588,081)|457|248,863| |_|__|_|__|_| |Unrestricted funds| |General reserves|448,425 1,822,623|(1,648,151)|(457)|622,440| |__|_|__|_|__| |Designated funds| |LSP designated funding|275,000|-|-|-|275,000| |Pension designated funding|250,000|-|-|-|250,000| |Capital and strategic projects| |-|-|-| |designated funding|685,686|685,686| |_|__|_|__|_| |1,210,686|-|-|- 1,210,686| |__|_|__|_|__| |Pension reserve|(1,472,412)|-|(96,195)|- (1,568,607)| |_|__|_|__|_| |186,699|1,822,623|(1,744,346)|(457)|264,519| |__|_|__|_|__| |Total funds|437,189 2,408,620|(2,332,427)|-|513,382| |_|__|_|__|_|

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17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)

The restricted funds relate to :

The Clubs and Societies Funds represent balances held for specific clubs and societies where the ultimate control would vest with the Union.

The Union and University have agreed to work in partnership to develop a university-wide peer mentoring scheme. The project will be managed as part of the overall volunteer support process, the University have agreed funding of £48,000 to support this scheme.

The Drink Aware fund relates to monies received towards a scheme to help students to drink responsibly and to ensure that they remain safe whilst drinking.

The RFU Development fund relates to monies received for the development of rugb y at the University.

The sports grant is utilised for Team Leicester coaching costs to help subsidise the cost of sports to students.

The designated funds relate to :

t of the losses made by the associate company at present.

Pension designated funding relates to funds set aside for future contributions towards the scheme, in light of the revaluation and the known challenges faced by the scheme.

Capital and strategic projects designated funding represents the remaining funds designated for investment in strategic projects relating to the long-term development of the Union after taking account of the required funding needed to orderly wind down the Union in the event of the organisation ceasing to operate in the future in the light of the challenges facing the sector.

Transfers relate to :

Transfer made to the Peer Mentoring fund and the Drink Aware fund represent transfers from general reserves to cover additional costs incurred by these funds above the amount of the specific grants received for them.

The transfers made from the pension designated funds and general reserves represent a reduction in the amount of additional contributions which the trustees wish to hold in our designated reserves, which are now designated to be spent on strategic projects after taking account of the required funding needed to orderly wind down the Union in the event of the organisation ceasing to operate in the future in the light of the challenges facing the sector.

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18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Group
current year
Restricted
funds
2020
£
Tangible fixed assets
-
Fixed asset investments
-
Current assets
251,017
Creditors due within one year
-
Defined pension scheme
liability
-
__
251,017
_
Group
prior year
Restricted
funds
2019
£
Tangible fixed assets
-
Fixed asset investments
-
Current assets
248,863
Creditors due within one year
-
Defined pension scheme
liability
-
_
248,863
__
Charitable company
Restricted
current year
funds
2020
£
Tangible fixed assets
-
Fixed asset investments
-
Current assets
251,017
Creditors due within one year
-
Defined pension scheme
liability
-
_
251,017
_
Charitable company
Restricted
prior year
funds
2019
£
Tangible fixed assets
-
Fixed asset investments
-
Current assets
248,863
Creditors due within one year
-
Defined pension scheme
liability
-
______
248,863
 General Designated
Pension
Total
funds
funds
reserve
funds
2020
2020
2020
2020
£
£
£
£
63,754
-
-
63,754
651,671
-
-
651,671
568,969
1,497,832
-
2,317,818
(159,119)
-
-
(159,119)
-
- (1,899,776) (1,899,776)
__
_ _
__
1,125,275
1,497,832 (1,899,776)
974,348
_
_ __
_
General Designated
Pension
Total
funds
funds
reserve
funds
2019
2019
2019
2019
£
£
£
£
84,862
-
-
84,862
565,205
-
-
565,205
665,237
1,210,686
-
2,124,786
(127,759)
-
-
(127,759)
-
- (1,568,607) (1,568,607)
_
__ _
_
1,187,545
1,210,686(1,568,607)
1,078,487
__
_
_
__
General Designated
Pension
Total
funds
funds
reserve
funds
2020
2020
2020
2020
£
£
£
£
63,754
-
-
63,754
102
-
-
102
552,716
1,497,832
-
2,301,565
(142,868)
-
-
(142,868)
-
- (1,899,776) (1,899,776)
_
_ __
_
473,704
1,497,832 (1,899,776)
322,777
_
__ _
_
General Designated
Pension
Total
funds
funds
reserve
funds
2019
2019
2019
2019
£
£
£
£
84,862
-
-
84,862
102
-
-
102
620,710
1,210,686
-
2,080,259
(83,234)
-
-
(83,234)
-
-(1,568,607) (1,568,607)
__
_ ___
______
622,440
1,210,686 (1,568,607)
513,382

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19. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income/(expenditure) for the year
(as per Statement of Financial Activities)

Adjustment for:
Depreciation
Increase in pension deficit funding liability
Loss on the sale of fixed assets
Interest received
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
Decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net income from joint ventures and associates

Net cash provided by operating activities
 2020
£
(104,139)
43,835
331,169
-
(9,631)
3,917
69,023
31,360
(86,466)
__
279,068
__		 2019
£
182,597
52,102
96,195
954
(7,709
(1,617
32,535
(188,389
(106,404
__
60,264
____

20. PENSION COMMITMENTS

The throughout the country. Benefits in respect of service up to 30 September 2003 are accrued on Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis. With effect from 30 September 2011 the Scheme closed to future accrual.

The most recent Valuation of the Scheme was carried out as at 30 June 2016 and showed that of the value of benefits that had accrued to members after allowing for expected future increases in earnings. The deficit on an ongoing funding basis amounted to £119,700,000.

The assumptions which have the most significant effect upon the results of the Valuation are those relating to the rate of return on investments and the rates of increase in salaries and pensions.

The following assumption applied at 30 June 2016:-

The 2016 Valuation recommended a monthly contribution requirement by each Participating Employer express in monetary terms intended to clear the ongoing funding deficit over a period of 16 years and which increased by 20% from 1 October 2017, and at least 5% each year subsequently. These contributions also include an allowance for the cost of the ongoing administrative and operational expenses of running the Scheme. These rates applied with effect from 28 June 2017. Surpluses or deficits which arise at future valuations will also impact on the he Union also

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20. PENSION COMMITMENTS (continued)

FRS 102 and Charities SORP (FRS102), require that the charitable company share of past service shortfall is reflected in the financial statements. Based on the most recent valuation, the charitable company took the option to pay a lump sum of £285,621 in the year ended 31 July 2018 to cover the period between October 2017 and September 2020 as their contribution to eliminate the shortfall. No contributions were made this year. Each October the annual contribution will increase by 5% until June 2033.

Therefore, at 31 July 2020, the balance sheet of the Union includes a liabilityof £1,899,776 (2019: £1,568,607), which represents the net present value of all future contributions towards eliminating this shortfall. The discount rate used is 1.45% (2019: 2.25%) which is comparable to that for a 15 year AA-rated corporate bond. The estimated liability is based on the 2016 triennial valuation of the scheme and will necessarily require revision after subsequent revaluations. The balance is made up as follows:


is made up as follows:
2020
£
Balance brought forward 1,568,607
Contributions made in the year -
Charge to statement of financial activities 331,169
______
1,899,776
______

The charitable company also contributes to three defined contribution schemes:

The total contributions paid to The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) during the year amounted to £23,032 (2019: £19,939). At the year end, the charitable company owed £2,874 (2019: £13).

The total contributions paid to The NUS Aegon Pension Scheme during the year amounted to £4,097 (2019: £3,690). At the year end, the charitable company outstanding amount due was £406 (2019: £Nil).

The total contributions paid to The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) during the year amounted to £27,360 (2019: £19,568). At the year end, the charitable company outstanding amount due was £4,371 (2019: £Nil).

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21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Company University of Leic

The wholly owned subsidiary, University of td, is included within the consolidated accounts.

ing Ltd gift aided £29,082 in the year (2019:

£107,213).

income and expenditure goes through the bank account and also the charitable company has recharged for the use of staff amounting to £62,283 (2019: £63,702). At the year end, Union Trading Ltd was owed £17,018 by the charitable company (2019: £27,504 owed to the charitable company).

Group and company University of Leicester

The majority of body.

The Student Union receives a block grant from the University of Leicester £1,012,103 (2019: £908,522). Additional grants are provided by the University for project support of £477,475 (2019: £592,001).

During the year the group made sales of £84,159 (2019: £64,881) to the University of Leicester and made purchases of £21,552 (2019: £87,019) from the University of Leicester.

During the year the company made sales of £12,364 (2019: £4,892) to the University of Leicester and made purchases of £15,124 (2019: £82,172) from the University of Leicester.

At the year end, the group owed £34,011 (2019: £12,304) to the University of Leicester.

In addition, the Student Union occupies its building on a rent-free basis. This is under an informal license subject to the Student Union maintaining the building in a good state of repair. As a result, an estimated value to the Student Union for the free serviced accommodation has been included in the accounts. This has been valued at £180,129 (2019: £180,129) based on market prices within Leicester.

The Leicester Services Partnership Limited

During the year the group and company made purchases of £13,536 (2019: £Nil) from The Leicester Services Partnership Limited. At the year end, The Leicester Services Partnership Limited was owed £100 (2019: £100) by the group.

Student Union Lettings Limited

During the year the group made sales of £8,250 (2019: £11,000) to Student Union Lettings Limited.

Details of remuneration received by these individuals are shown in note 9. Remuneration of key management personnel is shown in note 8.

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22. CONTINGENT LIABILITY

The Student Union have been made aware that due to an issue with benefits provided by SUSS pension the Union will be subject to additional unfunded liabilities. The exact amount that will be payable by the student union has not yet been determined due to factors, which will be measured again as at 30 June 2019 when the next actuarial valuation of the scheme will take place. No provision has been made for this liability on the basis it is not yet been quantified.

23. COMPARATIVE GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2019

Unrestricted
funds
2019
£
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
1,687,480
Charitable activities
16,351
Other trading activities
266,973
Investments:
Share of joint venture gross
income
106,404
Interest received
7,709
Other income
3,870
___
TOTAL INCOME
2,088,787
__
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
159,760
Charitable activities
1,744,346
_
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1,904,106
_
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
184,681
Transfer between funds
(457)
_
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
184,224
____		 Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2019
2019
£
£
97,155
1,784,635
488,842
505,193
-
266,973
-
106,404
-
7,709
-
3,870
___
__
585,997
2,674,784
_
_
-
159,760
588,081
2,332,427
_
_
588,081
2,492,187
_
_
(2,084)
182,597
457
-
_
_
(1,627)
182,597
_
____

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