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University Of Portsmouth Students Union

The advancement of education of students at the University of Portsmouth for the public benefit

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education of students at the University of Portsmouth for the public benefit

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,679,118
Latest Expenditure
£1,566,412

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,415,150
Charitable Activities £47,976
Other Trading £203,862
Investments £4,010
Other Income £8,120

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,504,078
Raising Funds £62,334
Governance £26,612
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
£1,679,118
£1,566,412£1,504,078-£971,036£547,68162 / 831
2024
£1,849,638
£1,798,657£1,729,052-£1,079,595£574,11858 / 1085
2023
£1,966,183
£1,843,597£1,767,847-£1,004,075£648,284101 / 1200
2022
£1,709,700
£1,588,991£1,480,500-£805,424£618,84280 / 1200
2021
£1,447,232
£1,373,901£1,323,268-£885,218£582,89980 / 1200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Portsmouth Students Union

What does University Of Portsmouth Students Union do?

The advancement of education of students at the University of Portsmouth for the public benefit

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

University Of Portsmouth Students Union reported total income of £1.68m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

University Of Portsmouth Students Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2010 as charity number 1136115. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs University Of Portsmouth Students Union?

University Of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Students Union operate?

University Of Portsmouth Students Union operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.

Is University Of Portsmouth Students Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Portsmouth Students Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136115.

Details

Address
University Of Portsmouth Student
Union
1-13 Lord Montgomery Way
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 2AH
Website
www.upsu.net
Registration Date
1 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049182
Charity Number
1136115

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Trustees

Alexander Hannan
Elizabeth Boffey
Fidelia Ulreen Fidel-Turay
Ka Ki Dorothy Ku
Maia Graham
Raiyan Rahman
Robert William Thrower
Sarah Shaw
Srini Sathish Kumar
Tracy Smith
Victor Audu

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30 July 2026
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