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University Of Manchester Students' Union

Also known as: Umsu

University of Manchester Students' Union is a students' union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994, devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Members.

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Activities & Mission

University of Manchester Students' Union is a students' union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994, devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Members.

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
£8,328,512
Latest Expenditure
£8,785,902

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 42.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 58.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,574,819
Charitable Activities £292,959
Other Trading £4,460,734
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,703,910
Raising Funds £5,081,992
Governance £45,433
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — University of Manchester International Society (organisation 521248)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,328,512
£8,785,902£3,703,910£4,576,735£1,005,788108 / 0
2024
£8,741,427
£8,677,193£3,679,605£5,034,125£1,504,47693 / 0
2023
£7,774,502
£7,704,517£2,628,348£4,819,344£4,819,34485 / 0
2022
£14,122,416
£6,886,002£2,333,812£4,749,345£939,216110 / 0
2021
£3,987,106
£3,879,207£2,089,688-£2,487,069£1,143,31972 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Manchester Students' Union

What does University Of Manchester Students' Union do?

University of Manchester Students' Union is a students' union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994, devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Members.

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

University Of Manchester Students' Union reported total income of £8.33m and reported expenditure of £8.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was University Of Manchester Students' Union registered as a charity?

University Of Manchester Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 October 2011 as charity number 1144146. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs University Of Manchester Students' Union?

University Of Manchester Students' Union is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Manchester Students' Union operate?

University Of Manchester Students' Union operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is University Of Manchester Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Manchester Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144146.

Details

Address
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
STUDENTS' UNION
OXFORD ROAD
MANCHESTER
M13 9PR
Registration Date
5 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5021531
Charity Number
1144146

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Trustees

Aaina Mohapatra
Alec James Severs
Catherine Frances Bate
David Ronald WEATHERALL
Olivia Delores Hinds
Renarta Kelly GUY

Also Known As

  • Umsu

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