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Leeds Beckett Students' Union

Also known as: Leeds Met Students' Union

We represent 26,000 students to the University; the local community and nationally. We provide safe social and cultural spaces for our members by running venues and an events hall. We also provide a free and independent Advice Service for students and we provide opportunities for participation and development through volunteering, societies and work opportunities.

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Activities & Mission

We represent 26,000 students to the University; the local community and nationally. We provide safe social and cultural spaces for our members by running venues and an events hall. We also provide a free and independent Advice Service for students and we provide opportunities for participation and development through volunteering, societies and work opportunities.

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
£2,275,124
Latest Expenditure
£2,195,172

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 35.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,658,637
Charitable Activities £101,735
Other Trading £492,384
Investments £0
Other Income £22,368

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,464,025
Raising Funds £731,147
Governance £55,732
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
£2,275,124
£2,195,172£1,464,025-£2,010,236£307,45581 / 100
2024
£2,269,068
£2,372,670£1,680,822-£2,090,187£355,51480 / 0
2023
£2,422,331
£2,518,049£1,485,883-£1,986,585£505,00081 / 0
2022
£2,159,871
£2,121,903£1,361,834-£1,890,867£674,00042 / 0
2021
£1,924,474
£1,678,330£1,297,678-£1,928,835£735,00053 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Beckett Students' Union

What does Leeds Beckett Students' Union do?

We represent 26,000 students to the University; the local community and nationally. We provide safe social and cultural spaces for our members by running venues and an events hall. We also provide a free and independent Advice Service for students and we provide opportunities for participation and development through volunteering, societies and work opportunities.

How much income did Leeds Beckett Students' Union report in 2025?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union reported total income of £2.28m and reported expenditure of £2.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leeds Beckett Students' Union registered as a charity?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 2010 as charity number 1139314. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

Leeds Beckett Students' Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Beckett Students' Union operate?

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

Is Leeds Beckett Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Beckett Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139314.

Details

Address
LEEDS BECKETT STUDENTS' UNION
PORTLAND - GROUND FLOOR
CITY CAMPUS
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
LEEDS
LS1 3HE
Registration Date
10 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5013423
Charity Number
1139314

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Trustees

Ian Paul Riley
Kathryn Myhill
Louise Lapish
Manan Jain
Mifrah Khan Deshmukh
Ntandoyakhe Grace Muzite
Stephen Dowson

Also Known As

  • Leeds Met Students' Union

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30 July 2026
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