The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

University of Bristol Students' Union

Registered charity 1139656 Registered since 2011

Operates: Bristol City

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.

16
trustees on the board
1.1y median 1y
average tenure
3y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
2.7y
average years in governance
15 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
16
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 16The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience

Other services 18Education 2Health and social care 2

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  • Narrow spread of causes across the board
  • Mostly recent joiners - limited long-term continuity

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Contact

Websitewww.bristolsu.org.uk
Emailbristol-su@bristol.ac.uk
Phone01173318600
AddressUniversity Bristol Students' Union, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, BRISTOL, BS8 1TH

Finances

£7,731,600 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£3,874,287£3,726,774
2022£6,063,331£5,905,162
2023£6,682,363£6,343,003
2024£6,816,538£6,666,116
2025£7,731,600£7,785,969

What it does

What

Education/training

Who

Children/young PeopleOther Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE UNION ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT [UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY:PROMOTING THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF STUDENTS AT [UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL] DURING THEIR COURSE OF STUDY AND REPRESENTING, SUPPORTING AND ADVISING STUDENTS;BEING THE RECOGNISED REPRESENTATIVE CHANNEL BETWEEN STUDENTS AND [UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL] AND ANY OTHER EXTERNAL BODIES; ANDPROVIDING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FORUMS FOR DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATE FOR THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 30 JUL 2009AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 26 NOV 2015AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 18 JAN 2019AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 28 FEB 2020AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 23 FEB 2021

Trustees (16)

16trustees
22median age
0aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

University of Bristol Students' Union · 06977417 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 30/07/2009

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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