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University Of Lincoln Students Union

Also known as: Ulsu

The Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.

Grants

University Of Lincoln Students Union makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£5,712,927
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity, recreation and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£5,679,247
Latest Expenditure
£5,712,927

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 42.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 58.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,584,918
Charitable Activities £343,799
Other Trading £3,715,962
Investments £34,569
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,430,490
Raising Funds £3,282,437
Governance £33,248
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
£5,679,247
£5,712,927£2,430,490£2,265,802£2,264,271149 / 691
2024
£5,947,488
£5,599,625£2,333,392£2,299,289£2,297,951149 / 672
2023
£5,874,538
£5,837,449£2,569,584£2,944,363£2,943,816160 / 634
2022
£5,596,651
£5,915,097£2,774,666£2,216,496£1,118,972145 / 1321
2021
£4,229,251
£3,938,507£1,939,282£1,054,941£952,971143 / 682

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Lincoln Students Union

What does University Of Lincoln Students Union do?

The Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.

How much income did University Of Lincoln Students Union report in 2025?

University Of Lincoln Students Union reported total income of £5.68m and reported expenditure of £5.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was University Of Lincoln Students Union registered as a charity?

University Of Lincoln Students Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2010 as charity number 1138187. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs University Of Lincoln Students Union?

University Of Lincoln Students Union is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Abbie Eke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Lincoln Students Union operate?

University Of Lincoln Students Union operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is University Of Lincoln Students Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Lincoln Students Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138187.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010456
Charity Number
1138187

Trustees

Abbie Eke Chair
Abigail Louise Cameron
Ayesha Jade Hall
Edward Anthony James Smith-Wilds
Jacqueline Drury
Liberty Alice Dobson
Lorcan Richard Templeman
Melissa Erin Gentry
Sam Benjamin Wright
Sarah-Jane Mills
William Robert Brigden

Also Known As

  • Ulsu

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