oxford university student union

The charity supports children and young people and other defined groups. Oxford University Student 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 Oxford and operates in Oxfordshire.

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

REPRESENTS STUDENT MEMBERS, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY MAIN CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND GOVERNING BODIES/OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD SUPPLIES GOODS SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO STUDENTS/STUDENT ORGANISATIONS PROMOTES SOCIAL, CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FURTHERS THE INTERESTS OF STUDENTS IN ECONOMIC SOCIAL AND YOUTH ISSUES WITH A DIRECT EFFECT ON STUDENTS/EDUCATION.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,134,788

Latest Expenditure

£1,117,602

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 89.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 14.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £964,104

Charitable Activities £4,244

Other Trading £155,082

Investments £0

Other Income £11,358

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,001,352

Raising Funds £116,250

Governance £46,872

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,134,788	£1,117,602	£1,001,352	£157,696	£137,879	16 / 85
2023	£1,140,468	£937,511	£727,088	£140,510	£127,368	18 / 95
2022	£1,139,900	£1,142,014	£952,373	-£62,447	£254,938	19 / 0
2021	£1,013,519	£985,784	£846,697	-£60,333	£268,757	22 / 0
2020	£1,118,139	£1,257,244	£1,065,610	-£88,068	£219,953	26 / 0