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Coventry University Students' Union Limited

Also known as: Cusu

The purpose of CUSU shall be to represent, promote and advance the educational, welfare, sporting, social and cultural interests of all students enrolled at Coventry University and be directed by the students of Coventry University.

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Activities & Mission

The purpose of CUSU shall be to represent, promote and advance the educational, welfare, sporting, social and cultural interests of all students enrolled at Coventry University and be directed by the students of Coventry University.

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
£4,425,141
Latest Expenditure
£4,243,190

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £3,323,962
Other Trading £1,085,241
Investments £15,938
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,225,367
Raising Funds £1,017,823
Governance £40,660
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£4,425,141
£4,243,190£3,225,367£1,006,564£1,006,564148 / 1000
2024
£3,251,438
£3,378,912£3,000,876£824,613£824,613148 / 1000
2023
£3,445,629
£3,489,937£3,153,983£897,413£897,413126 / 100
2022
£4,019,579
£3,946,237£3,238,014£997,672£997,672116 / 20
2021
£3,517,230
£3,128,196£2,545,502£1,112,231£1,112,231140 / 750

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Coventry University Students' Union Limited

What does Coventry University Students' Union Limited do?

The purpose of CUSU shall be to represent, promote and advance the educational, welfare, sporting, social and cultural interests of all students enrolled at Coventry University and be directed by the students of Coventry University.

How much income did Coventry University Students' Union Limited report in 2025?

Coventry University Students' Union Limited reported total income of £4.43m and reported expenditure of £4.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Coventry University Students' Union Limited?

Coventry University Students' Union Limited has a program ratio of 72.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Coventry University Students' Union Limited registered as a charity?

Coventry University Students' Union Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2010 as charity number 1139462. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Coventry University Students' Union Limited?

Coventry University Students' Union Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Coventry University Students' Union Limited operate?

Coventry University Students' Union Limited operates across 4 areas: Barking And Dagenham, City Of London, Coventry City and North Yorkshire.

Is Coventry University Students' Union Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Coventry University Students' Union Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139462.

Details

Address
Coventry University
The Hub
4 Jordan Well
COVENTRY
CV1 5QT
Website
www.cusu.org
Registration Date
22 December 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012639
Charity Number
1139462

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Trustees

Alastair Burr
Amanda Stanford
Gemma Carter-Morris
HUGH JAMES HUNT
Jeremy Robinson
LARRY COLTMAN
Also governs 2 other charities
Layna Forbes
Mohammed Abdullah Sayyed
Prince Otu Ndor-Odok
Promise Owai
Sneha Lakhani

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cusu

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