THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2024 01 STRATEGIC REPORT 04 Who we are 06 Market overview 10 Business model 14 Investment case 16 Key performance indicators 18 Chief Executive’s review 24 Performance review 52 Risk management CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 74 Chair’s introduction to governance 76 Board of Directors 80 Board statements 83 Board leadership and purpose 88 Division of responsibilities 90 Section 172 93 Board activities 98 Nomination Committee 101 Audit & Risk Committee 106 Sustainability Committee 108 Health & Safety Committee 112 Remuneration Committee 138 Directors’ Report 141 Statement of Directors’ responsiblities FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 144 Independent auditor’s report 153 Consolidated income statement 153 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 154 Consolidated balance sheet 155 Company balance sheet 156 Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity 157 Company statement of changes in shareholders’ equity 157 Consolidated statement of cash flows 158 Notes to the financial statements 213 Financial record OTHER INFORMATION 216 Glossary Cover Company information STRATEGIC REPORT Building a brighter future We create communities where young people thrive.