University Of East London Students' Union
Also known as: Uel Students' Union, Uel Union, East London Students' Union
East London Students' Union promotes the interests of students and provides representation, advice, support and social activities.
Activities & Mission
East London Students' Union promotes the interests of students and provides representation, advice, support and social 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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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 | £1,461,634 | £1,338,767 | £1,202,109 | £262,571 | £1,262,690 | 20 / 500 |
| 2024 | £1,249,949 | £980,547 | £980,547 | £9,448 | £1,247,267 | 9 / 500 |
| 2023 | £1,141,281 | £894,010 | £894,010 | -£137,299 | £909,177 | 11 / 500 |
| 2022 | £1,096,473 | £640,869 | £640,869 | -£83,216 | £909,177 | 10 / 500 |
| 2021 | £1,084,963 | £895,169 | £895,169 | -£827,898 | £498,300 | 18 / 500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about University Of East London Students' Union
What does University Of East London Students' Union do?
East London Students' Union promotes the interests of students and provides representation, advice, support and social activities.
How much income did University Of East London Students' Union report in 2025?
University Of East London Students' Union reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Of East London Students' Union?
University Of East London Students' Union has a program ratio of 82.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% 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 East London Students' Union registered as a charity?
University Of East London Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2017 as charity number 1173994. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs University Of East London Students' Union?
University Of East London Students' Union is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does University Of East London Students' Union operate?
University Of East London Students' Union operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is University Of East London Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — University Of East London Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173994.
Details
London
E16 2RD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Uel Students' Union
- Uel Union
- East London Students' Union
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated