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Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union

Also known as: Jmsu

Our mission is make a difference to peoples lives. As the main representative body for students at Liverpool John Moores University, we support a number of activities and programmes to empower students to make change for themselves, their student colleagues, the University and society as a whole. We do this by prioritising Expert Representation and Building Connections outlined in our strategy.

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Activities & Mission

Our mission is make a difference to peoples lives. As the main representative body for students at Liverpool John Moores University, we support a number of activities and programmes to empower students to make change for themselves, their student colleagues, the University and society as a whole. We do this by prioritising Expert Representation and Building Connections outlined in our strategy.

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
£2,254,167
Latest Expenditure
£2,042,996

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,100,000
Charitable Activities £31,096
Other Trading £123,071
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,931,184
Raising Funds £111,812
Governance £37,650
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
£2,254,167
£2,042,996£1,931,184£604,829£478,07734 / 2615
2024
£1,935,008
£4,179,933£1,603,459-£2,244,925£473,04936 / 2372

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union

What does Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union do?

Our mission is make a difference to peoples lives. As the main representative body for students at Liverpool John Moores University, we support a number of activities and programmes to empower students to make change for themselves, their student colleagues, the University and society as a whole. We do this by prioritising Expert Representation and Building Connections outlined in our strategy.

How much income did Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union report in 2025?

Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union reported total income of £2.25m and reported expenditure of £2.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union?

Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union has a program ratio of 85.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union registered as a charity?

Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 2023 as charity number 1202881. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union?

Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union 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 Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union operate?

Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Liverpool John Moores University Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202881.

Details

Address
LJMU Students' Union
Student Life Building
10 Copperas Hill
LIVERPOOL
L3 5AH
Registration Date
28 April 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5208125
Charity Number
1202881

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Trustees

Dr Gordon Laing
Erin Gerard
Etienne Lewis-Jarvis
Evans Iyamu
HEATHER AKEHURST
Joeb Hasty-Fowler
Josh Darley
Miles Craven

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Jmsu

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