Reading University Students' Union
Also known as: Rusu
THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,596,913 | £5,855,447 | £5,569,762 | £1,348,017 | £1,167,254 | 158 / 158 |
| 2024 | £5,330,309 | £5,473,996 | £5,217,835 | £1,641,529 | £1,309,994 | 166 / 286 |
| 2023 | £5,109,712 | £5,179,172 | £5,007,939 | £1,740,073 | £2,305,397 | 145 / 185 |
| 2022 | £5,076,135 | £4,665,945 | £4,440,549 | £1,642,121 | £2,317,441 | 141 / 182 |
| 2021 | £3,415,989 | £3,092,249 | £2,723,131 | £1,270,213 | £1,985,897 | 123 / 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.
How efficient is Reading University Students' Union?
Reading University Students' Union has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
WHITEKNIGHTS CAMPUS
PEPPER LANE
READING
BERKSHIRE
RG6 6EH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated