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birmingham city students' union

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, and other charities or voluntary bodies. Birmingham City Students' Union is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Birmingham and operates in Birmingham City.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Our purpose is to enhance our students experiences and have a positive impact on their lives.We have spent the last 12 months delivering the third year of a strategic plan.Our vision is to positively impact on and enhance the lives of every Birmingham City University student.

Fundraising

See where Birmingham City Students' Union is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,701,170
Latest Expenditure
£3,573,599

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,247,395
Charitable Activities £1,411,722
Other Trading £505
Investments £29,945
Other Income £11,603

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,414,263
Raising Funds £159,336
Governance £17,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£3,701,170£3,573,599£3,414,263-£268,056£1,067,30492 / 0
2023£3,485,960£3,390,576£3,229,596£272,523£116,87774 / 0
2022£3,001,493£2,949,580£2,709,171-£48,420£860,77946 / 0
2021£2,731,340£2,551,676£2,312,765-£491,654£817,59872 / 0
2020£3,404,502£3,410,094£3,152,367-£772,839£791,915102 / 1394

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers