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University For The Creative Arts Students' Union

Also known as: University for the Creative Arts Students Union, Ucasu

University for the Creative Arts Students' Union (UCASU) provides support, opportunities, and activities to students attending the University for the Creative Arts. UCASU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises students. It is the recognised representative channel between students and the University.

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Activities & Mission

University for the Creative Arts Students' Union (UCASU) provides support, opportunities, and activities to students attending the University for the Creative Arts. UCASU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises students. It is the recognised representative channel between students and the University.

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

Latest Income
£846,635
Latest Expenditure
£829,436

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £540,125
Other Trading £305,053
Investments £1,457
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £829,436
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£846,635
£829,436£829,436£101,786£80,69916 / 300
2024
£781,732
£776,731£776,731£84,587£61,36116 / 300
2023
£701,951
£725,137£725,137£79,586£57,92616 / 300
2022
£697,894
£727,622£486,211£102,772£81,6199 / 0
2021
£441,625
£432,9900 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University For The Creative Arts Students' Union

What does University For The Creative Arts Students' Union do?

University for the Creative Arts Students' Union (UCASU) provides support, opportunities, and activities to students attending the University for the Creative Arts. UCASU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises students. It is the recognised representative channel between students and the University.

How much income did University For The Creative Arts Students' Union report in 2025?

University For The Creative Arts Students' Union reported total income of £847k and reported expenditure of £829k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was University For The Creative Arts Students' Union registered as a charity?

University For The Creative Arts Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2016 as charity number 1165619. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs University For The Creative Arts Students' Union?

University For The Creative Arts Students' Union is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University For The Creative Arts Students' Union operate?

University For The Creative Arts Students' Union operates across 2 areas: Kent and Surrey.

Is University For The Creative Arts Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University For The Creative Arts Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165619.

Details

Address
UCA Students' Union
Farnham Campus
Falkner Road
FARNHAM
GU9 7DS
Registration Date
17 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5069608
Charity Number
1165619

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Trustees

Alyson Beth Aylott
Dr Emily Caroline Linnemann
Joshua James Singh-Hill
Leena Patel
Phoebe Daniels
Shayaike Hassan

Also Known As

  • University for the Creative Arts Students Union
  • Ucasu

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