University Of Bristol Students' Union
Also known as: Ubsu
Providing University of Bristol students with social, sporting and volunteering opportunities, advice, support and democratic representation.
Activities & Mission
Providing University of Bristol students with social, sporting and volunteering opportunities, advice, support and democratic representation.
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 63% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% 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 | £7,731,600 | £7,785,969 | £7,627,872 | £2,125,607 | £316,608 | 145 / 4232 |
| 2024 | £6,816,538 | £6,666,116 | £6,655,006 | £2,183,513 | £349,473 | 121 / 4549 |
| 2023 | £6,682,363 | £6,343,003 | £6,343,003 | £2,034,645 | £352,895 | 116 / 4646 |
| 2022 | £6,063,331 | £5,905,162 | £5,905,162 | £1,695,285 | £372,358 | 119 / 4678 |
| 2021 | £3,874,287 | £3,726,774 | £3,726,774 | £1,537,116 | £325,932 | 96 / 4534 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Of Bristol Students' Union
What does University Of Bristol Students' Union do?
Providing University of Bristol students with social, sporting and volunteering opportunities, advice, support and democratic representation.
How much income did University Of Bristol Students' Union report in 2025?
University Of Bristol Students' Union reported total income of £7.73m and reported expenditure of £7.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Of Bristol Students' Union?
University Of Bristol Students' Union has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% 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 Bristol Students' Union registered as a charity?
University Of Bristol Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2011 as charity number 1139656. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs University Of Bristol Students' Union?
University Of Bristol Students' Union is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does University Of Bristol Students' Union operate?
University Of Bristol Students' Union operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is University Of Bristol Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — University Of Bristol Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139656.
Details
Senate House
Tyndall Avenue
BRISTOL
BS8 1TH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated