The block grant is the core funding mechanism from the University to the Students' Union. We want a single funding settlement really. All this project stuff is unhelpful. ## Overview - [[USSU Block Grant Overview 2022-2030]] - Comprehensive historical analysis of block grant negotiations 2022-2030 ## Block Grant Requests - [[Block Grant request 2023]] - [[Block Grant Negotiations at other SUs (2023)]] - [[Block Grant request 2024]] - [[When asking for for additional funds from University]] ## Relationship to Income Diversification The block grant represents just one element of the SU's overall income strategy. Per the [[Salford SU risk appetite]], the organisation has a **Risk Tolerant** approach to financial performance, commercial activities and sustainability—meaning there is an open appetite for risks that enable the exploration of diverse income streams. This connects to broader [[fundraising]] and income generation considerations: - Commercial trading activities - Event sponsorship and partnerships - Grant applications and charitable fundraising - Alumni and donor engagement Reducing over-reliance on the block grant through income diversification is a strategic priority, whilst recognising that the university relationship remains foundational.