St Mary's Students' Union
Also known as: St Maryæs Studentsæ Union, Smsu
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at St Mary?s University during their course of study; representing, supporting & advising Students;.being the representative channel between Students & the University; providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities and forums for personal development.
Activities & Mission
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at St Mary?s University during their course of study; representing, supporting & advising Students;.being the representative channel between Students & the University; providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities and forums for personal development.
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 36% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £491,920 | £560,554 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £486,318 | £546,464 | 0 / 600 | |||
| 2022 | £512,585 | £509,062 | £427,752 | £300,011 | £284,685 | 1 / 10 |
| 2021 | £433,528 | £380,591 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2020 | £629,012 | £574,931 | £564,317 | £243,551 | £213,918 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Students' Union
What does St Mary's Students' Union do?
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at St Mary?s University during their course of study; representing, supporting & advising Students;.being the representative channel between Students & the University; providing social, cultural, sporting & recreational activities and forums for personal development.
How much income did St Mary's Students' Union report in 2024?
St Mary's Students' Union reported total income of £492k and reported expenditure of £561k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Mary's Students' Union?
St Mary's Students' Union has a program ratio of 83.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Mary's Students' Union registered as a charity?
St Mary's Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2017 as charity number 1173502. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs St Mary's Students' Union?
St Mary's Students' Union is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Mary's Students' Union operate?
St Mary's Students' Union operates in Richmond Upon Thames, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Mary's Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — St Mary's Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173502.
Details
Waldegrave Road
Twickenham
TW1 4SX
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also Known As
- St Maryæs Studentsæ Union
- Smsu
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated