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University Of Suffolk Students' Union

Also known as: University Campus Suffolk Students' Union, Ucs Union

We are the Students' Union at the University of Suffolk. We offer services including advice, representation support, sporting and social activities.

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Activities & Mission

We are the Students' Union at the University of Suffolk. We offer services including advice, representation support, sporting 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£616,085
Latest Expenditure
£546,782

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £552,779
Charitable Activities £14,394
Other Trading £48,412
Investments £0
Other Income £500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £502,725
Raising Funds £44,057
Governance £0
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
£616,085
£546,782£502,725£297,245£252,70814 / 100
2024
£635,654
£577,978£511,139£227,947£200,89313 / 100
2023
£603,607
£557,763£0£163,764£159,74413 / 105
2022
£421,377
£478,4850 / 109
2021
£406,723
£392,7190 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Suffolk Students' Union

What does University Of Suffolk Students' Union do?

We are the Students' Union at the University of Suffolk. We offer services including advice, representation support, sporting and social activities.

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

University Of Suffolk Students' Union reported total income of £616k and reported expenditure of £547k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is University Of Suffolk Students' Union?

University Of Suffolk Students' Union has a program ratio of 81.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

University Of Suffolk Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2013 as charity number 1153426. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs University Of Suffolk Students' Union?

University Of Suffolk Students' Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sumandeep Harris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Suffolk Students' Union operate?

University Of Suffolk Students' Union operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is University Of Suffolk Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Suffolk Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153426.

Details

Address
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
19-21 Neptune Quay
IPSWICH
IP4 1QJ
Registration Date
15 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040216
Charity Number
1153426

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Trustees

Sumandeep Harris Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Craig Jonathan Osben
Florence Durrant
Lee-Ann Durant
Ryan Hanson
Also governs 1 other charity
Sophie Alexander
Stella Day

Also Known As

  • University Campus Suffolk Students' Union
  • Ucs Union

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