Durham Students' Union
Also known as: Dsu
Durham Students' Union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of Durham University. Alongside seeking to improve students' education, we also work with students to ensure they have sufficient, varied and appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and qualities, while also providing broader community and cultural developmental opportunities.
Activities & Mission
Durham Students' Union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of Durham University. Alongside seeking to improve students' education, we also work with students to ensure they have sufficient, varied and appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and qualities, while also providing broader community and cultural developmental opportunities.
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 46% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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
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 | £2,639,032 | £2,655,631 | £2,488,395 | £882,226 | £215,558 | 32 / 9000 |
| 2023 | £2,551,035 | £2,503,434 | £2,378,878 | £898,825 | £217,756 | 30 / 9000 |
| 2022 | £2,393,654 | £2,445,972 | £2,289,376 | £851,224 | £851,224 | 31 / 9000 |
| 2021 | £1,655,741 | £1,512,127 | £1,295,466 | £903,542 | £257,708 | 31 / 9000 |
| 2020 | £2,630,259 | £2,561,208 | £2,259,697 | £759,928 | £253,510 | 36 / 9000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Durham Students' Union
What does Durham Students' Union do?
Durham Students' Union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of Durham University. Alongside seeking to improve students' education, we also work with students to ensure they have sufficient, varied and appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and qualities, while also providing broader community and cultural developmental opportunities.
How much income did Durham Students' Union report in 2024?
Durham Students' Union reported total income of £2.64m and reported expenditure of £2.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Durham Students' Union?
Durham Students' Union has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Durham Students' Union registered as a charity?
Durham Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2012 as charity number 1145400. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Durham Students' Union?
Durham 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 Durham Students' Union operate?
Durham Students' Union operates across 2 areas: Durham and Stockton-on-tees.
Is Durham Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Durham Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145400.
Details
DUNELM HOUSE
NEW ELVET
DURHAM
DH1 3AN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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