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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
£1,849,638
Latest Expenditure
£1,798,657

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,535,780
Charitable Activities £37,363
Other Trading £260,842
Investments £3,839
Other Income £11,814

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,729,052
Raising Funds £69,605
Governance £28,709
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£1,843,205
£1,672,608£1,593,550-£916,158£591,71777 / 800

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 2024?

University Of Portsmouth Students Union reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is University Of Portsmouth Students Union?

University Of Portsmouth Students Union has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% 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 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 9 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
Blessing Okafor
Charday Stone
Ka Ki Dorothy Ku
Maia Graham
Robert William Thrower
Sarah Shaw
Simbarashe Mushambi Dube
Verity Knight

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