Chester Students' Union
Also known as: Csu, Union
The Chester Students' Union's activities are aimed at enhancing the student experience at the University of Chester. To achieve this we support the students sporting and social activies through various clubs and societies, along with the provision of student welfare and representational services.
Activities & Mission
The Chester Students' Union's activities are aimed at enhancing the student experience at the University of Chester. To achieve this we support the students sporting and social activies through various clubs and societies, along with the provision of student welfare and representational services.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £564,988 | £568,700 | £568,700 | £178,885 | £170,195 | 19 / 6 |
| 2023 | £587,076 | £564,392 | £564,392 | £182,597 | £182,597 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £566,113 | £567,134 | £567,134 | £159,913 | £159,913 | 20 / 0 |
| 2021 | £485,762 | £478,946 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £514,320 | £451,545 | £451,545 | £154,118 | £154,118 | 15 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chester Students' Union
What does Chester Students' Union do?
The Chester Students' Union's activities are aimed at enhancing the student experience at the University of Chester. To achieve this we support the students sporting and social activies through various clubs and societies, along with the provision of student welfare and representational services.
How much income did Chester Students' Union report in 2024?
Chester Students' Union reported total income of £565k and reported expenditure of £569k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chester Students' Union?
Chester Students' Union has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chester Students' Union registered as a charity?
Chester Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2012 as charity number 1149397. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Chester Students' Union?
Chester Students' Union is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is William John Gaines. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chester Students' Union operate?
Chester Students' Union operates across 5 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Shropshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Chester Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Chester Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149397.
Details
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 4BJ
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Also Known As
- Csu, Union
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- 14 May 2026
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