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Reading University Students' Union

Also known as: Rusu

THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING.

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Activities & Mission

THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING.

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
£5,596,913
Latest Expenditure
£5,855,447

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £3,460,501
Other Trading £324,051
Investments £74,361
Other Income £1,738,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,569,762
Raising Funds £285,685
Governance £166,667
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
£5,596,913
£5,855,447£5,569,762£1,348,017£1,167,254158 / 158
2024
£5,330,309
£5,473,996£5,217,835£1,641,529£1,309,994166 / 286
2023
£5,109,712
£5,179,172£5,007,939£1,740,073£2,305,397145 / 185
2022
£5,076,135
£4,665,945£4,440,549£1,642,121£2,317,441141 / 182
2021
£3,415,989
£3,092,249£2,723,131£1,270,213£1,985,897123 / 279

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading University Students' Union

What does Reading University Students' Union do?

THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING.

How much income did Reading University Students' Union report in 2025?

Reading University Students' Union reported total income of £5.60m and reported expenditure of £5.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Reading University Students' Union registered as a charity?

Reading University Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 2014 as charity number 1158523. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Reading University Students' Union?

Reading University Students' Union is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading University Students' Union operate?

Reading University Students' Union operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading University Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Reading University Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158523.

Details

Address
READING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION
WHITEKNIGHTS CAMPUS
PEPPER LANE
READING
BERKSHIRE
RG6 6EH
Registration Date
10 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047638
Charity Number
1158523

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Trustees

Abdul Basit
Ashmit Singh
Debra Mary Soper
Also governs 1 other charity
Ellie Catrina Wiles
Emmanuel Olaoluwa ADEYEYE
Jack Edward Maddock
James Charles Hugh Beaver
Mike Phillips
Raymond Ellison
Salman Ali Agha
Tadiwanashe Brian Bonyongwa
Ysabela Ray Cabrera

Also Known As

  • Rusu

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