The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

University of Sussex Students' Union

Registered charity 1147242 Registered since 2012

Operates: East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton And Hove

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Board DNA

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11
trustees on the board
1.4y median 1y
average tenure
3y
longest tenure
0
trustees past 6 years
2.3y
average years in governance
11 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
10
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Amateur Sport 11Education/training 11Recreation 11

Commercial experience

Education 10Retail and trade 3Business services 1

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  • Mostly recent joiners - limited long-term continuity
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Contact

Websitehttp://www.sussexstudent.com
Emailjames.h@sussexstudent.com
Phone01273678588
AddressUNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, FALMER HOUSE, FALMER, BRIGHTON, BN1 9QF

Finances

£6,476,585 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£3,684,180£3,528,676
2022£5,427,792£5,451,252
2023£6,328,805£6,425,830
2024£6,738,838£6,660,859
2025£6,476,585£6,591,127

What it does

What

Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation

Who

Other Defined Groups

How

Provides Other FinanceProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/information

Charitable objects

4. The Union's objects (the "Objects") are the advancement of education of Students at the University of Sussex for the public benefit by: 4.1 representing its members and their interests in the University and in the wider community4.2 promoting Student participation in all areas of the Union and the University 4.3 facilitating communication, in order to ensure Union members are well informed of any issues affecting Students and their community 4.4 promoting the welfare and individual development of members and providing advice services relating to educational and welfare issues 4.5 providing, facilitating and developing educational, scientific, artistic, cultural, athletic, political, religious and social activities amongst its members including the formation, organisation and operation of clubs, societies and student groups 4.6 promoting and facilitating Students’ involvement in their wider community 4.7 promoting and maintaining links between its members and other students regionally, nationally and internationally 4.8 establishing and operating commercial enterprises providing services and entertainment to its members 4.9 raising funds for other charitable organisations 4.10 being the recognised representative channel between Students and the University of Sussex and any other external bodies

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 06/07/2011AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 14 APR 2016 as amended on 26 Sept 2025 as amended on 22 Oct 2025

Trustees (11)

11trustees
25median age
0aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

University of Sussex Students' Union · 07695765 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 06/07/2011

5 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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