Beds Su
The advancement of Education of students at the University of Bedfordshire for the Public benefit by:Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the UOB their course of study and representing ,supporting and advising students.Being the recogonised representative channel between students and the UOB and external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational forums
Activities & Mission
The advancement of Education of students at the University of Bedfordshire for the Public benefit by:Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the UOB their course of study and representing ,supporting and advising students.Being the recogonised representative channel between students and the UOB and external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational forums
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
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Leisure 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 | £1,584,733 | £1,562,465 | £931,537 | -£81,529 | £341,888 | 61 / 460 |
| 2024 | £1,697,622 | £1,640,849 | £954,415 | -£103,797 | £354,809 | 63 / 380 |
| 2023 | £1,672,200 | £1,629,455 | £896,340 | -£160,570 | £362,362 | 57 / 550 |
| 2022 | £1,477,690 | £1,430,287 | £885,112 | -£132,674 | £345,931 | 46 / 540 |
| 2021 | £1,192,158 | £1,189,198 | £942,471 | -£180,077 | £347,525 | 38 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Beds Su
What does Beds Su do?
The advancement of Education of students at the University of Bedfordshire for the Public benefit by:Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the UOB their course of study and representing ,supporting and advising students.Being the recogonised representative channel between students and the UOB and external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational forums
How much income did Beds Su report in 2025?
Beds Su reported total income of £1.58m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Beds Su?
Beds Su has a program ratio of 58.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Beds Su registered as a charity?
Beds Su was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2017 as charity number 1173887. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Beds Su?
Beds Su is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beds Su operate?
Beds Su operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Birmingham City, Luton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Beds Su a registered charity?
Yes — Beds Su is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173887.
Details
CAMPUS CENTRE
PARK SQUARE
LUTON
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Leisure charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated