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leeds university union

The charity supports other defined groups. Leeds University Union is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Leeds and operates in Leeds City.


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

LUU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises studentsIt is the recognised representative channel between students and the University and external bodiesLUU also provides social, cultural, sporting, recreational activities, forums for discussions and debate

Fundraising

See where Leeds University Union is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,582,000
Latest Expenditure
£14,426,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,307,000
Charitable Activities £9,759,000
Other Trading £405,000
Investments £73,000
Other Income £38,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,426,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £38,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£14,582,000£14,426,000£14,426,000£3,628,000£1,011,000528 / 5600
2023£13,955,868£13,975,100£13,975,100£3,471,812£1,015,219579 / 0
2022£13,116,152£13,062,900£13,062,900£3,491,042£1,284,500567 / 0
2021£8,414,449£8,601,876£8,601,876£3,437,790£1,046,000399 / 3600
2020£11,216,852£11,511,540£11,511,540£3,625,217£808,839452 / 2754

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers