Bath Spa University Students' Union
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Bath Spa University by representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students, Bath Spa University and other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
Activities & Mission
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Bath Spa University by representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students, Bath Spa University and other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,755,848 | £1,796,680 | £1,754,242 | £846,943 | £846,943 | 31 / 350 |
| 2024 | £2,096,854 | £1,879,096 | £1,841,728 | £887,775 | £887,775 | 57 / 600 |
| 2023 | £1,551,502 | £1,582,639 | £1,523,247 | £670,017 | £670,017 | 44 / 648 |
| 2022 | £1,311,016 | £1,375,311 | £1,266,248 | £701,154 | £701,154 | 39 / 632 |
| 2021 | £978,662 | £993,526 | £965,124 | £765,649 | £693,129 | 29 / 600 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bath Spa University Students' Union
What does Bath Spa University Students' Union do?
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at Bath Spa University by representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students, Bath Spa University and other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
How much income did Bath Spa University Students' Union report in 2025?
Bath Spa University Students' Union reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bath Spa University Students' Union?
Bath Spa University Students' Union has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bath Spa University Students' Union registered as a charity?
Bath Spa University Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2020 as charity number 1189547. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Bath Spa University Students' Union?
Bath Spa University Students' Union is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Joe Wilson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bath Spa University Students' Union operate?
Bath Spa University Students' Union operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bath Spa University Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Bath Spa University Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189547.
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