durham students' union

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Durham Students' Union is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Durham and operates in Durham and Stockton On Tees.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Durham Students' Union is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Durham Stockton-on-tees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,639,032

Latest Expenditure

£2,655,631

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,564,704

Charitable Activities £959,444

Other Trading £102,508

Investments £12,376

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,488,395

Raising Funds £167,236

Governance £9,981

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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