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University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union

To enhance the student experience and provide all the students of the University of Wolverhampton with opportunities to make the most of their time at the University. Core aims are: Help students acquire new skills and discover new experiences; demonstrate quality and value; Create social space for students; Support students; Listen to our members; Create a strong team; Be sustainable in every way

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Activities & Mission

To enhance the student experience and provide all the students of the University of Wolverhampton with opportunities to make the most of their time at the University. Core aims are: Help students acquire new skills and discover new experiences; demonstrate quality and value; Create social space for students; Support students; Listen to our members; Create a strong team; Be sustainable in every way

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
£1,739,052
Latest Expenditure
£1,537,118

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% 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 £1,609,957
Charitable Activities £16,064
Other Trading £104,182
Investments £8,849
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,213,688
Raising Funds £289,660
Governance £8,951
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £33,770

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
£1,739,052
£1,537,118£1,213,688£706,332£701,46652 / 150
2024
£1,615,404
£1,633,165£1,367,285£504,398£440,32861 / 20
2023
£1,377,534
£1,270,092£1,200,488£522,159£82,72752 / 500
2022
£1,275,953
£1,249,381£1,110,354£414,717£91,03760 / 484
2021
£1,199,849
£1,130,513£1,040,205£388,145£73,69547 / 452

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union

What does University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union do?

To enhance the student experience and provide all the students of the University of Wolverhampton with opportunities to make the most of their time at the University. Core aims are: Help students acquire new skills and discover new experiences; demonstrate quality and value; Create social space for students; Support students; Listen to our members; Create a strong team; Be sustainable in every way

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

University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union?

University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union has a program ratio of 69.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% 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 Wolverhampton Students’ Union registered as a charity?

University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 2010 as charity number 1136470. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union?

University Of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton Students’ Union operate?

University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union operates across 4 areas: Staffordshire, Telford & Wrekin, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Is University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Wolverhampton Students’ Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136470.

Details

Address
WULFRUNA STREET
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV1 1LY
Registration Date
18 June 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049181
Charity Number
1136470

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Trustees

Adeyemi Adebayo
Confidence Orewa
Danny Walker
David Charles Lambert Savage
Dr Jonathan Shapiro
Ikenna Okeke
Jonathan Murray
Phil Gravestock
Samir Khatiwada

Sectors & Classifications

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