Northumbria Students' Union
Northumbria Students' Union is a membership organisation comprising of all the the registered students of Northumbria University. Our principal purpose is to represent the interests of our students and to further their education. In addition we provide opportunities for personal development through volunteering and undertake mutual trading for the benefit of our members.
Activities & Mission
Northumbria Students' Union is a membership organisation comprising of all the the registered students of Northumbria University. Our principal purpose is to represent the interests of our students and to further their education. In addition we provide opportunities for personal development through volunteering and undertake mutual trading for the benefit of our members.
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 62% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,194,706 | £4,134,456 | £4,134,456 | £745,637 | £354,000 | 106 / 2000 |
| 2024 | £4,148,723 | £4,072,479 | £4,072,479 | £685,387 | £685,387 | 47 / 2000 |
| 2023 | £4,300,304 | £4,182,742 | £4,182,742 | £609,143 | £597,349 | 150 / 1500 |
| 2022 | £4,074,578 | £4,114,825 | £4,114,825 | £491,581 | £479,787 | 139 / 2500 |
| 2021 | £3,424,045 | £3,506,061 | £3,492,355 | £531,348 | £515,306 | 128 / 2500 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northumbria Students' Union
What does Northumbria Students' Union do?
Northumbria Students' Union is a membership organisation comprising of all the the registered students of Northumbria University. Our principal purpose is to represent the interests of our students and to further their education. In addition we provide opportunities for personal development through volunteering and undertake mutual trading for the benefit of our members.
How much income did Northumbria Students' Union report in 2025?
Northumbria Students' Union reported total income of £4.19m and reported expenditure of £4.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northumbria Students' Union?
Northumbria Students' Union has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northumbria Students' Union registered as a charity?
Northumbria Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2017 as charity number 1174053. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Northumbria Students' Union?
Northumbria Students' Union is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northumbria Students' Union operate?
Northumbria Students' Union operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northumbria Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Northumbria Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174053.
Details
STUDENTS' UNION
2 SANDYFORD ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8SB
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