Southern Universities Management Services
Also known as: Sums
To promote the efficiency of the administration of educational charities in direct pursuit of their objectives by:(a) advice, training and information about financial planning, effective management procedures, and the best use of available resources, and(b) other assistance appropriate to the provision of financial planning, procedural advice and resource management.
Activities & Mission
To promote the efficiency of the administration of educational charities in direct pursuit of their objectives by:(a) advice, training and information about financial planning, effective management procedures, and the best use of available resources, and(b) other assistance appropriate to the provision of financial planning, procedural advice and resource management.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% 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 | £4,848,050 | £4,813,660 | £4,813,660 | £3,256,792 | £3,256,792 | 45 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,789,300 | £3,796,679 | £3,796,679 | £3,222,401 | £3,222,401 | 38 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,097,440 | £3,396,319 | £3,396,319 | £2,229,780 | £2,229,780 | 30 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,108,835 | £3,118,556 | £3,118,556 | £1,528,659 | £1,528,659 | 25 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,459,096 | £2,199,058 | £2,199,058 | £1,538,380 | £1,538,380 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southern Universities Management Services
What does Southern Universities Management Services do?
To promote the efficiency of the administration of educational charities in direct pursuit of their objectives by:(a) advice, training and information about financial planning, effective management procedures, and the best use of available resources, and(b) other assistance appropriate to the provision of financial planning, procedural advice and resource management.
How much income did Southern Universities Management Services report in 2025?
Southern Universities Management Services reported total income of £4.85m and reported expenditure of £4.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southern Universities Management Services?
Southern Universities Management Services has a program ratio of 99.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southern Universities Management Services registered as a charity?
Southern Universities Management Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 1994 as charity number 1042175. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Southern Universities Management Services?
Southern Universities Management Services 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 Southern Universities Management Services operate?
Southern Universities Management Services operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is Southern Universities Management Services a registered charity?
Yes — Southern Universities Management Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042175.
Details
University of Reading
Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sums
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated