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Birmingham City Students' Union

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.

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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.

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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

Latest Income
£3,888,361
Latest Expenditure
£3,639,339

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,441,525
Charitable Activities £1,389,548
Other Trading £0
Investments £43,152
Other Income £14,136

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,466,147
Raising Funds £173,192
Governance £21,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,888,361
£3,639,339£3,466,147£20,082£1,143,714113 / 0
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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham City Students' Union

What does Birmingham City Students' Union do?

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.

How much income did Birmingham City Students' Union report in 2025?

Birmingham City Students' Union reported total income of £3.89m and reported expenditure of £3.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham City Students' Union registered as a charity?

Birmingham City Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2011 as charity number 1142837. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Birmingham City Students' Union?

Birmingham City Students' Union is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Harrison-Mirfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham City Students' Union operate?

Birmingham City Students' Union operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birmingham City Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham City Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142837.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014042
Charity Number
1142837

Trustees

Stephen Harrison-Mirfield Chair
Chantelle Delores Pemberton
Craig David
Gia Dhami
Keili Laverrn Bent
Khadija Bashar
Nwaneke Chiamaka Ogbuefi
Rupert Newman
Syed Arslan UI Haq
Wahid Umatiya

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