The Students' Union At Bu LTD
The Students' Union at BU is the representative body of Bournemouth University students and provides representation, advice and activities to its members.
Activities & Mission
The Students' Union at BU is the representative body of Bournemouth University students and provides representation, advice and activities to its members.
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 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% 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 | £4,190,467 | £4,277,523 | £3,079,022 | -£133,046 | £133,046 | 175 / 1854 |
| 2024 | £4,384,396 | £4,496,971 | £3,172,755 | -£45,990 | £45,990 | 215 / 168 |
| 2023 | £4,280,209 | £4,263,384 | £2,952,178 | £129,871 | £129,871 | 292 / 168 |
| 2022 | £4,627,384 | £3,972,306 | £2,686,810 | £113,046 | £113,046 | 154 / 241 |
| 2021 | £2,488,225 | £2,404,449 | £1,936,179 | -£542,032 | £542,032 | 72 / 256 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Students' Union At Bu LTD
What does The Students' Union At Bu LTD do?
The Students' Union at BU is the representative body of Bournemouth University students and provides representation, advice and activities to its members.
How much income did The Students' Union At Bu LTD report in 2025?
The Students' Union At Bu LTD reported total income of £4.19m and reported expenditure of £4.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Students' Union At Bu LTD?
The Students' Union At Bu LTD has a program ratio of 73.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Students' Union At Bu LTD registered as a charity?
The Students' Union At Bu LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 2020 as charity number 1189548. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Students' Union At Bu LTD?
The Students' Union At Bu LTD is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Students' Union At Bu LTD operate?
The Students' Union At Bu LTD operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Students' Union At Bu LTD a registered charity?
Yes — The Students' Union At Bu LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189548.
Details
Bournemouth University
Poole House
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
POOLE
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