Nus Students' Union Charitable Services
The Charity is responsible for supporting the development of students' unions throughout the country to ensure they adequately serve their student membership.It's objectives are the promotion of students' unions for the benefit of the public including promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of students' unions and building the capacity of the students' union sector.
Activities & Mission
The Charity is responsible for supporting the development of students' unions throughout the country to ensure they adequately serve their student membership.It's objectives are the promotion of students' unions for the benefit of the public including promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of students' unions and building the capacity of the students' union sector.
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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 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 2013 — The National Union of Students Charitable Trust Fund (organisation 313571)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,920,348 | £3,212,233 | £1,531,408 | £4,873,843 | £4,873,843 | 35 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,930,395 | £3,433,919 | £2,163,415 | £4,233,858 | £4,224,877 | 35 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,795,830 | £3,799,881 | £2,048,208 | £3,762,622 | £3,753,641 | 40 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,513,907 | £3,510,715 | £2,119,560 | £3,797,802 | £3,788,821 | 49 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,116,650 | £1,541,652 | £1,541,652 | £356,517 | £356,517 | 42 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nus Students' Union Charitable Services
What does Nus Students' Union Charitable Services do?
The Charity is responsible for supporting the development of students' unions throughout the country to ensure they adequately serve their student membership.It's objectives are the promotion of students' unions for the benefit of the public including promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of students' unions and building the capacity of the students' union sector.
How much income did Nus Students' Union Charitable Services report in 2025?
Nus Students' Union Charitable Services reported total income of £3.92m and reported expenditure of £3.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nus Students' Union Charitable Services?
Nus Students' Union Charitable Services has a program ratio of 39.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nus Students' Union Charitable Services registered as a charity?
Nus Students' Union Charitable Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2011 as charity number 1140142. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Nus Students' Union Charitable Services?
Nus Students' Union Charitable Services is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deio Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nus Students' Union Charitable Services operate?
Nus Students' Union Charitable Services operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Nus Students' Union Charitable Services a registered charity?
Yes — Nus Students' Union Charitable Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140142.
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21-23 Merseyway
Stockport
SK1 1PN
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