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Cambridge Students' Union

Also known as: Cambridge Su

Cambridge SU exists to further the advancement of the education of Students at the University of Cambridge for thepublic benefit and to promote the equality of opportunity in education for the public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

Cambridge SU exists to further the advancement of the education of Students at the University of Cambridge for thepublic benefit and to promote the equality of opportunity in education for the public benefit.

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
£1,591,807
Latest Expenditure
£1,528,588

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,129,708
Charitable Activities £313,819
Other Trading £146,440
Investments £1,840
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,176,460
Raising Funds £352,128
Governance £61,054
Grants to Institutions £10,090
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
£1,591,807
£1,528,588£1,176,460£288,152£271,11927 / 200
2024
£1,488,765
£1,493,531£996,205£216,151£216,15133 / 220
2023
£1,304,657
£1,417,555£938,029£220,917£220,91729 / 230
2022
£1,247,409
£1,204,078£981,484£333,815£333,81529 / 50
2021
£911,927
£854,450£772,784£290,484£291,80325 / 500

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Students' Union

What does Cambridge Students' Union do?

Cambridge SU exists to further the advancement of the education of Students at the University of Cambridge for thepublic benefit and to promote the equality of opportunity in education for the public benefit.

How much income did Cambridge Students' Union report in 2025?

Cambridge Students' Union reported total income of £1.59m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cambridge Students' Union registered as a charity?

Cambridge Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2020 as charity number 1189287. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Cambridge Students' Union?

Cambridge Students' Union is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cambridge Students' Union operate?

Cambridge Students' Union operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Cambridge Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Cambridge Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189287.

Details

Address
University Centre
Granta Place
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 1RU
Registration Date
30 April 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5158360
Charity Number
1189287

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Trustees

Abel Mavura
Bassil Alaeddin
Gemma Louise Donaldson
Jeevun Krishan Rohilla
Lewys Thomas
Melanie Benedict
Nowsha Farha
Prof Demetrius Andreas Floudas
Sarah Misraoui
Simon To
Stella Wilkinson
Talulla May Harris

Also Known As

  • Cambridge Su

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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