solent students' union

The charity supports the general public. Solent Students' Union is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Southampton and operates in Hampshire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

THE UNION'S OBJECTS ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: PROMOTING THEIR INTERESTS AND WELFARE, PROVIDING REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE, PROVIDING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES,PROVIDING FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT

Fundraising

See where Solent Students' Union is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£690,296

Latest Expenditure

£727,734

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 84.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 35.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £607,819

Charitable Activities £18,971

Other Trading £58,248

Investments £5,258

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £616,226

Raising Funds £111,508

Governance £143,636

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£690,296	£727,734	£616,226	£174,260	£150,629	15 / 0
2023	£628,550	£695,821	£582,085	£211,698	£195,533	15 / 0
2022	£660,243	£608,343	£561,876	£337,043	£326,008	15 / 0
2021	£597,232	£516,896	£465,332	£285,143	£614,067	15 / 250
2020	£674,118	£651,517	£576,829	£204,807	£557,882	17 / 600