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University Of Surrey Students' Union

The University of Surrey Students Union is a students union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994. The Union is devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Members.The Students Union is the sole representative body for University of Surrey Students. We are the organisation that represents the views of the students to the University, and this is our core function

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Activities & Mission

The University of Surrey Students Union is a students union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994. The Union is devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Members.The Students Union is the sole representative body for University of Surrey Students. We are the organisation that represents the views of the students to the University, and this is our core function

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
£2,786,382
Latest Expenditure
£2,756,135

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,530,385
Charitable Activities £740,887
Other Trading £530,082
Investments £9,839
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,756,135
Raising Funds £0
Governance £26,883
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
£2,786,382
£2,756,135£2,756,135£776,504£551,887107 / 750
2024
£2,618,807
£2,728,245£2,728,245£696,633£504,475177 / 750
2023
£2,615,396
£2,665,095£2,665,095£796,709£409,983117 / 720
2022
£2,885,225
£2,893,322£2,893,322£846,826£403,598119 / 705
2021
£2,562,221
£2,582,399£2,582,399£827,766£497,102170 / 976

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Surrey Students' Union

What does University Of Surrey Students' Union do?

The University of Surrey Students Union is a students union within the meaning of the Education Act 1994. The Union is devoted to the educational interests and welfare of its Members.The Students Union is the sole representative body for University of Surrey Students. We are the organisation that represents the views of the students to the University, and this is our core function

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

University Of Surrey Students' Union reported total income of £2.79m and reported expenditure of £2.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

University Of Surrey Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2011 as charity number 1142479. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs University Of Surrey Students' Union?

University Of Surrey Students' Union is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charlotte Nicoelle Ocampo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Surrey Students' Union operate?

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

Is University Of Surrey Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Surrey Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142479.

Details

Address
University of Surrey Students Union
Union House
Stag Hill
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Registration Date
20 June 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019504
Charity Number
1142479

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Trustees

Charlotte Nicoelle Ocampo Chair
Amber Lauren Dobrzanski
Anne Milton
Christopher Grealb Chua
Elliott Lewis Sheppard
Jennifer Mary Carol Tan
Martine Ellen Carter
Michael John Hewitson
Mishika Larina Dias Gunawardena
Muhammad Waleed Shaikh
Pierre Laurence Dadd
Shilpi Sahai

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