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University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students

We operate on democratic principles and students are represented by our Members Democratic Process. We provide services such as Student Advice; Jobs, Skills and Volunteering; Student Groups; Hall Reps; Student Voice; Mentor Scheme; Community Wardens; Venues and marketing services. We campaign on student related local, national and international issues and also support work of the NUS.

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Activities & Mission

We operate on democratic principles and students are represented by our Members Democratic Process. We provide services such as Student Advice; Jobs, Skills and Volunteering; Student Groups; Hall Reps; Student Voice; Mentor Scheme; Community Wardens; Venues and marketing services. We campaign on student related local, national and international issues and also support work of the NUS.

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
£7,650,081
Latest Expenditure
£7,403,731

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% 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

Donations & Legacies £4,377,811
Charitable Activities £3,054,104
Other Trading £84,042
Investments £134,124
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,926,764
Raising Funds £230,122
Governance £204,800
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £246,845

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£7,650,081
£7,403,731£6,926,764£77,413£0331 / 4929
2023
£7,315,181
£6,470,425£6,008,581-£168,937£0328 / 4631
2022
£6,740,167
£5,369,044£5,173,634-£1,013,693£0345 / 3306
2021
£4,404,267
£3,982,672£3,807,243-£2,384,816£0251 / 4153
2020
£5,554,087
£6,857,482£4,938,090-£2,581,663£1,239,257303 / 3584

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students

What does University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students do?

We operate on democratic principles and students are represented by our Members Democratic Process. We provide services such as Student Advice; Jobs, Skills and Volunteering; Student Groups; Hall Reps; Student Voice; Mentor Scheme; Community Wardens; Venues and marketing services. We campaign on student related local, national and international issues and also support work of the NUS.

How much income did University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students report in 2024?

University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students reported total income of £7.65m and reported expenditure of £7.40m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students?

University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students has a program ratio of 90.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students registered as a charity?

University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 August 2010 as charity number 1137548. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students?

University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ruth Susan Pipkin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students operate?

University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Birmingham Guild Of Students is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137548.

Details

Address
EDGBASTON PARK ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B15 2TU
Registration Date
19 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010510
Charity Number
1137548

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Trustees

Ruth Susan Pipkin Chair
Abby Louise Kenrick
Abhijeet Patel
Aliasgar Dawoodi Gandhi
Antonia Listrat
Dr Emma Joanne Wedge
Dr Mark Andrew Price
Emeline Brown
Harshitha Naidu
Helen Stone
Jacob Lucien Dyke
Michael Daniel Brown
Mitali Gohel
Penelope Jane Hackett
Professor Neil Anthony Hanley
Also governs 1 other charity
Simone Elizabeth Hawley
Simrah Inamdar
Umar Sabir

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