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The Union, Mmu

1) REPRESENTING STUDENT INTERESTS 2) COMMUNICATING ON STUDENT BEHALF WITH EXTERNAL BODIES; 3) PROMOTING STUDENT WELFARE AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; 4) FACILITATING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, POLITICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, THROUGH SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS 5) WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENTS' UNIONS AND AFFILIATED BODIES.

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Activities & Mission

1) REPRESENTING STUDENT INTERESTS 2) COMMUNICATING ON STUDENT BEHALF WITH EXTERNAL BODIES; 3) PROMOTING STUDENT WELFARE AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; 4) FACILITATING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, POLITICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, THROUGH SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS 5) WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENTS' UNIONS AND AFFILIATED BODIES.

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

Latest Income
£4,062,091
Latest Expenditure
£4,394,154

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,925,655
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,133,696
Investments £2,740
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,881,823
Raising Funds £1,512,331
Governance £14,192
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
£4,062,091
£4,394,154£2,881,823£1,288,084£1,288,084110 / 700
2024
£8,671,748
£4,516,522£2,945,380£1,620,147£1,620,147129 / 700
2023
£4,569,799
£4,253,290£2,504,836-£3,011,622£1,526,497128 / 750
2022
£4,342,982
£3,905,421£2,345,953-£3,807,485£1,710,00959 / 1600
2021
£3,223,683
£7,490,712£7,084,447-£4,267,029£1,478,27859 / 1500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Union, Mmu

What does The Union, Mmu do?

1) REPRESENTING STUDENT INTERESTS 2) COMMUNICATING ON STUDENT BEHALF WITH EXTERNAL BODIES; 3) PROMOTING STUDENT WELFARE AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; 4) FACILITATING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, POLITICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, THROUGH SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS 5) WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENTS' UNIONS AND AFFILIATED BODIES.

How much income did The Union, Mmu report in 2025?

The Union, Mmu reported total income of £4.06m and reported expenditure of £4.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Union, Mmu registered as a charity?

The Union, Mmu was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2020 as charity number 1191269. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Union, Mmu?

The Union, Mmu 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 Union, Mmu operate?

The Union, Mmu operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Union, Mmu a registered charity?

Yes — The Union, Mmu is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191269.

Details

Address
The Union
Manchester Metropolitan University
21 Higher Cambridge Street
Manchester
M15 6AD
Registration Date
14 September 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5162570
Charity Number
1191269

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Trustees

Aliza Hussain
Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE
Geoffrey Thomas Cawley
George William Charlton
Georgina Blakeley
Gracie Otley
Hannah Gail Jordan
Imogen Holland
Matt Winterbottom
Sara Maria Kopacz
Sara Shanab

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30 July 2026
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