for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
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| Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024
to
31 December 2024
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 January 2024
to
27 January 2024
The director shown below has held office during the period of
18 March 2024
to
31 December 2024
The director shown below has held office during the period of
9 February 2024
to
31 December 2024
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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Disabled Students UK (DSUK) has had a meaningful impact on the lives of disabled students in higher education, empowering them to feel less isolated, more informed, and better supported. We have maintained a large student community, conducted research into the disabled student experience, worked directly with universities to improve their policies, and advocated for wider Higher Education policy change. A standout achievement this year has been the continuation and growth of the Annual Disabled Student Survey. This survey captures the experiences and challenges of disabled students and is the largest and most influential of its kind. By gathering detailed insights, the survey has not only shed light on systemic barriers but has also provided a powerful tool for accountability and change, influencing universities and oversight bodies to take concrete action. DSUK has worked tirelessly to promote systemic changes, directly collaborating with universities and oversight bodies to improve policies and practices for accessibility. DSUK’s research and findings, informed by the survey and other engagement activities, have driven essential conversations at boardroom tables and policy discussions. Through our consultancy work, we strengthen this by encouraging and equipping universities to implement these learnings in practice. A key focus has also been on developing additional strands of work for the future. We have put a lot of time into fundraising and strategy in order to start working with Students Unions, increasing our work directly with the community, and improving our work in the policy sphere. We look forward to seeing this grow from the strong foundations we’ve put in place.
DSUK has consistently engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including disabled students, university staff, policymakers, and disability organisations. This ongoing dialogue ensures that its work remains relevant and impactful. Our main stakeholders are disabled students and graduates, and all our staff members and directors are current or former disabled students. DSUK places the experiences of disabled students at the heart of everything we do. With a community of over 500 student activists from more than 70 universities, the organisation regularly gathers insights through surveys, focus groups, and open discussions. These consultations provide a rich foundation for DSUK’s initiatives, ensuring they reflect the lived realities of disabled students. We are looking to expand this in the next few years by working more directly with the community and are actively seeking additional funding to do this. The Annual Disabled Student Survey is a cornerstone of DSUK’s work. It captures detailed, nationwide data on the disabled student experience, providing not only a clear picture of the current experience of disabled students but also actionable insight that we can take forward. By using this data to advocate for change, DSUK has sparked sector-wide conversations about accountability and best practices. By being as accountable to disabled students as possible, we model this for other organisations in the Higher Education sector.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
1 September 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mette E Anwar-Westander
Status: Director