The Open University Students Association
Also known as: The Open University Students Association Limited, Ou Students Association
The Students Association provides support and services to students of the Open University, typical of a Students Union. This includes:i) listening to students and representing their voice and collective interests;ii) engaging students in a vibrant and active community, creating new opportunities; iii) enhancing the student experience and contributing to student success.
Activities & Mission
The Students Association provides support and services to students of the Open University, typical of a Students Union. This includes:i) listening to students and representing their voice and collective interests;ii) engaging students in a vibrant and active community, creating new opportunities; iii) enhancing the student experience and contributing to student success.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,377,013 | £2,109,923 | £2,036,955 | £2,041,112 | £1,851,112 | 39 / 214 |
| 2023 | £2,284,489 | £1,721,625 | £1,643,548 | £919,288 | £919,288 | 43 / 227 |
| 2022 | £2,168,127 | £2,888,478 | £2,819,876 | £356,424 | £348,839 | 43 / 212 |
| 2021 | £2,110,161 | £1,610,835 | £1,548,967 | £1,076,775 | £1,076,775 | 36 / 524 |
| 2020 | £2,109,128 | £1,507,931 | £1,426,929 | £577,449 | £408,740 | 34 / 562 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Open University Students Association
What does The Open University Students Association do?
The Students Association provides support and services to students of the Open University, typical of a Students Union. This includes:i) listening to students and representing their voice and collective interests;ii) engaging students in a vibrant and active community, creating new opportunities; iii) enhancing the student experience and contributing to student success.
How much income did The Open University Students Association report in 2024?
The Open University Students Association reported total income of £2.38m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Open University Students Association?
The Open University Students Association has a program ratio of 85.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Open University Students Association registered as a charity?
The Open University Students Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2019 as charity number 1183837. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Open University Students Association?
The Open University Students Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Gareth John Price. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Open University Students Association operate?
The Open University Students Association operates across 32 areas, including Austria, Belgium, Croatia and 29 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Open University Students Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Open University Students Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183837.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Open University Students Association Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated