University Of Brighton Students' Union
Also known as: Ubsu (aka Brighton Su)
Brighton SU has a membership of 22,000+ students, for whom it: - provides representation, advice and support - promotes their interests and welfare - acts as the representative channel between students and the University - provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and - provides forums for discussions and debate.
Activities & Mission
Brighton SU has a membership of 22,000+ students, for whom it: - provides representation, advice and support - promotes their interests and welfare - acts as the representative channel between students and the University - provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and - provides forums for discussions and debate.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,714,244 | £2,638,037 | £2,509,437 | -£812,208 | £0 | 95 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,690,634 | £2,672,649 | £2,551,793 | -£924,157 | £0 | 90 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,732,904 | £2,626,415 | £2,518,140 | -£942,141 | £0 | 35 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,255,494 | £2,213,496 | £2,115,032 | -£1,048,630 | £10,000 | 34 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,760,023 | £1,737,189 | £1,693,508 | -£1,090,630 | £0 | 37 / 870 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Of Brighton Students' Union
What does University Of Brighton Students' Union do?
Brighton SU has a membership of 22,000+ students, for whom it: - provides representation, advice and support - promotes their interests and welfare - acts as the representative channel between students and the University - provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and - provides forums for discussions and debate.
How much income did University Of Brighton Students' Union report in 2025?
University Of Brighton Students' Union reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Of Brighton Students' Union?
University Of Brighton Students' Union has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% 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 Brighton Students' Union registered as a charity?
University Of Brighton Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 2015 as charity number 1164033. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs University Of Brighton Students' Union?
University Of Brighton Students' Union 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 University Of Brighton Students' Union operate?
University Of Brighton Students' Union operates across 2 areas: Brighton And Hove and East Sussex.
Is University Of Brighton Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — University Of Brighton Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164033.
Details
Cockcroft Building
Lewes Road
BRIGHTON
BN2 4GN
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated