University of Bradford Union
Analysis
University of Bradford Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in August 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, University of Bradford Union reported income of £1.5m and spending of £1.4m, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £1.4m to £1.5m (+10%), an average of +2.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, University of Bradford Union sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ursuline Preparatory School Wimbledon Trust (£1.5m), Business Launchpad (£1.5m) and Newbridge Preparatory School Limited (£1.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 96% and charitable activities 3.3%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £461k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 20 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 96%
- Charitable activities 3.3%
- Other 0.5%
In the charity's own words
Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the University of Bradford.Representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel of communication between students and the University of Bradford or other external bodies.Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activitiesand forums for discussion and debate for students.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Preparatory School Wimbledon Trust | Surrey | £1.5m |
| Business Launchpad | London | £1.5m |
| Newbridge Preparatory School Limited | Wolverhampton | £1.5m |
| Dancebox Theatre Works | Milton Keynes | £1.5m |