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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.

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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.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,848,050
Latest Expenditure
£4,813,660

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £4,707,984
Other Trading £0
Investments £140,066
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,813,660
Raising Funds £0
Governance £202,145
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
£4,848,050
£4,813,660£4,813,660£3,256,792£3,256,79245 / 0
2024
£4,789,300
£3,796,679£3,796,679£3,222,401£3,222,40138 / 0
2023
£4,097,440
£3,396,319£3,396,319£2,229,780£2,229,78030 / 0
2022
£3,108,835
£3,118,556£3,118,556£1,528,659£1,528,65925 / 0
2021
£2,459,096
£2,199,058£2,199,058£1,538,380£1,538,38022 / 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.

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 7 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.

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Registration Date
18 November 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1042175
Charity Number
1042175

Trustees

Colin Campbell
Elizabeth Colden
Joanne Sibbald
Lisa Jeffries
Martin Williams
Robert John Bloomer
Also governs 1 other charity
Stuart Higgins

Also Known As

  • Sums

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