DISABLED STUDENTS UK CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13326995 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be other education.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Mette E Anwar-Westander
Amelia Carmen Mcloughlan


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 January 2024 to 27 January 2024

Charley Hullah


The director shown below has held office during the period of
18 March 2024 to 31 December 2024

Promit S Anwar-Westander


The director shown below has held office during the period of
9 February 2024 to 31 December 2024

Abigail R Moffat


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
1 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mette E Anwar-Westander
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 15,045 19,362
Cost of sales: ( 2,265 ) ( 2,465 )
Gross profit(or loss): 12,780 16,897
Administrative expenses: ( 30,031 ) ( 36,200 )
Other operating income: 13,784 20,758
Operating profit(or loss): (3,467) 1,455
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 5 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: (3,472) 1,455
Tax: 276 ( 276 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (3,196) 1,179

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 105 142
Cash at bank and in hand: 9,532 12,050
Total current assets: 9,637 12,192
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 3,074 ) ( 2,433 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 6,563 9,759
Total assets less current liabilities: 6,563 9,759
Total net assets (liabilities): 6,563 9,759
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 6,563 9,759
Total members' funds: 6,563 9,759

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

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

The notes form part of these financial statements

DISABLED STUDENTS UK CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 5 4

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Other debtors 105 142
Total 105 142

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 329 852
Other creditors 2,745 1,581
Total 3,074 2,433

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

DISABLED STUDENTS UK CIC

Company Number: 13326995 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

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.

Consultation with stakeholders

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.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

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