the union, mmu

The charity supports other defined groups. The Union, Mmu is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Manchester and operates in Manchester City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Manchester City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,671,748

Latest Expenditure

£4,516,522

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 34.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 65.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 35.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,250,124

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £1,273,642

Investments £2,982

Other Income £4,145,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,945,380

Raising Funds £1,571,142

Governance £19,306

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£8,671,748	£4,516,522	£2,945,380	£1,620,147	£1,620,147	129 / 700
2023	£4,569,799	£4,253,290	£2,504,836	-£3,011,622	£1,526,497	128 / 750
2022	£4,342,982	£3,905,421	£2,345,953	-£3,807,485	£1,710,009	59 / 1600
2021	£3,223,683	£7,490,712	£7,084,447	-£4,267,029	£1,478,278	59 / 1500