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Union Of Brunel Students

Also known as: Ubs

We are the democratic representation body for the students at Brunel University.We provide advice and support on a range of student lifestyle and academic matters including pro active campaigning and education on issues affecting young adults . We facilitate clubs and venues for our members sporting, social and cultural activities.

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Activities & Mission

We are the democratic representation body for the students at Brunel University.We provide advice and support on a range of student lifestyle and academic matters including pro active campaigning and education on issues affecting young adults . We facilitate clubs and venues for our members sporting, social and cultural activities.

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
£3,112,344
Latest Expenditure
£2,826,749

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,284,529
Charitable Activities £764,154
Other Trading £54,472
Investments £9,189
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,826,749
Raising Funds £0
Governance £15,618
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
£3,112,344
£2,826,749£2,826,749-£1,614,333£753,69651 / 400
2024
£3,140,570
£3,195,878£3,172,199-£1,681,824£688,93957 / 400
2023
£3,075,235
£3,219,136£3,197,543-£1,368,131£845,54253 / 350
2022
£2,849,113
£2,785,785£2,752,844-£1,555,430£991,55250 / 350
2021
£2,414,077
£2,110,911£2,101,743-£2,161,248£767,36053 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Union Of Brunel Students

What does Union Of Brunel Students do?

We are the democratic representation body for the students at Brunel University.We provide advice and support on a range of student lifestyle and academic matters including pro active campaigning and education on issues affecting young adults . We facilitate clubs and venues for our members sporting, social and cultural activities.

How much income did Union Of Brunel Students report in 2025?

Union Of Brunel Students reported total income of £3.11m and reported expenditure of £2.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Union Of Brunel Students?

Union Of Brunel Students has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Union Of Brunel Students registered as a charity?

Union Of Brunel Students was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2017 as charity number 1173492. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Union Of Brunel Students?

Union Of Brunel Students is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Abhishek Ghawate. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Union Of Brunel Students operate?

Union Of Brunel Students operates in Hillingdon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Union Of Brunel Students a registered charity?

Yes — Union Of Brunel Students is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173492.

Details

Address
Brunel University
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
Registration Date
20 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5102486
Charity Number
1173492

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Trustees

Abhishek Ghawate Chair
Arun Sharma
Also governs 1 other charity
Erica Brackenbury
Gurpreet Virk
Jo Emma Gregory-Gallagher
Muhammad Abubakar Siddique
Nafee Khan
Rana Muhammad Nauman Ishfaq
Tasnim Malik

Also Known As

  • Ubs

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