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The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union

Also known as: Ugsu

The Union undertakes activities which promote the interests and welfare of its students and which represent, support and advise them; it is the recognised representative channel between its students, the University of Gloucestershire and any other external bodies; it provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for debate for the personal development of its students.

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Activities & Mission

The Union undertakes activities which promote the interests and welfare of its students and which represent, support and advise them; it is the recognised representative channel between its students, the University of Gloucestershire and any other external bodies; it provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for debate for the personal development of its students.

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
£896,951
Latest Expenditure
£804,779

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% 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

Donations & Legacies £624,773
Charitable Activities £188,266
Other Trading £77,045
Investments £6,867
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £790,440
Raising Funds £14,339
Governance £153,837
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
£896,951
£804,779£790,440£3,418£410,62320 / 800
2024
£863,680
£849,579£827,505-£97,257£311,64030 / 800
2023
£820,540
£854,350£820,502-£111,358£304,15534 / 450
2022
£838,956
£771,873£727,641-£106,199£328,98033 / 900
2021
£714,731
£650,232£609,935-£173,282£281,28739 / 700

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union

What does The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union do?

The Union undertakes activities which promote the interests and welfare of its students and which represent, support and advise them; it is the recognised representative channel between its students, the University of Gloucestershire and any other external bodies; it provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for debate for the personal development of its students.

How much income did The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union report in 2025?

The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union reported total income of £897k and reported expenditure of £805k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union?

The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union has a program ratio of 88.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union registered as a charity?

The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2012 as charity number 1148393. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union?

The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy Charles Glyn Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union operate?

The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — The University Of Gloucestershire Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148393.

Details

Address
University of Gloucestershire
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
Registration Date
1 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025252
Charity Number
1148393

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Trustees

Jeremy Charles Glyn Davies Chair
Bianca Maria Holland
Consulota Carmen Price
Dr Daniel McDonald-Smith
Freya Rowley
Iffat Ara Jahan
Khadija Dilnawaz
Marie-Louise Griffiths
Merajul Islam
Olanrewaju Osundiya
Victor Nichols Ukpere

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ugsu

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14 May 2026
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