Keele University Students' Union
Also known as: Kusu
Keele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.
Activities & Mission
Keele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — Keele University Student Union (organisation 5011469)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,342,689 | £6,309,468 | £1,863,376 | -£1,522,110 | £0 | 98 / 3000 |
| 2024 | £6,822,727 | £6,628,315 | £2,478,950 | -£1,555,331 | £0 | 109 / 3000 |
| 2023 | £6,272,062 | £6,649,614 | £2,466,440 | -£1,749,743 | £0 | 163 / 3000 |
| 2022 | £6,442,569 | £6,528,228 | £2,217,941 | -£1,500,046 | £0 | 181 / 3000 |
| 2021 | £2,934,127 | £2,997,045 | £2,424,509 | -£1,414,387 | £0 | 150 / 3000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Keele University Students' Union
What does Keele University Students' Union do?
Keele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.
How much income did Keele University Students' Union report in 2025?
Keele University Students' Union reported total income of £6.34m and reported expenditure of £6.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Keele University Students' Union?
Keele University Students' Union has a program ratio of 29.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Keele University Students' Union registered as a charity?
Keele University Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 2017 as charity number 1173328. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Keele University Students' Union?
Keele University Students' Union is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Keele University Students' Union operate?
Keele University Students' Union operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Keele University Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Keele University Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173328.
Details
STUDENT UNION BUILDING
KEELE
NEWCASTLE
ST5 5BJ
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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