AEGIS THE UNION
STATEMENT TO MEMBERS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNION’S ANNUAL RETURN FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 32A TRADE UNION & LABOUR RELATIONS (CONS.) ACT 1992
Income and Expenditure
The total income of the union for the period was £531,070. This amount included payments of £289,520 in respect of membership income of the union. The union’s total expenditure for the period was £550,013.
Political Fund
In line with Aegis’ constitution, there is no Political Fund.
Salary paid & other benefits provided to the General Secretary
The General Secretary of the union was paid £67,245 in respect of salary and £17,703 in respect of benefits in the period.
Irregularity statement
A member who is concerned that some irregularity may be occurring, or have occurred, in the conduct of the financial affairs of the union may take steps with a view to investigating further, obtaining clarification and, if necessary, securing regularisation of that conduct. The member may raise any such concern with such one or more of the following as it seems appropriate to raise it with: the officials of the union, the auditors of the union, the Certification Officer (who is an independent officer appointed by the Secretary of State), and the police. Where a member believes that the financial affairs of the union have been or are being conducted in breach of the law or in breach of the rules of the union and contemplates bringing civil proceedings against the union or responsible officials, he should consider obtaining independent legal advice.
Auditor’s report
Please refer to the accounts for the period which are available to view on the Aegis the Union website, www.aegistheunion.co.uk.
