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University Of Chichester Students' Union

Also known as: Ucsu

ADVICE & REPRESENTATION; DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT; LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES / OPPORTUNITIES; CAMPAIGNING AND AWARENESS RAISING; SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND POLITICAL SOCIETIES/GROUPS; SPORTING CLUBS/OPPORTUNITIES (COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL); INITIATIVES/PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (INCLUDING FUNDRAISING FOR OTHER CHARITIES); TRADING SERVICES (VENUES AND RETAIL)

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Activities & Mission

ADVICE & REPRESENTATION; DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT; LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES / OPPORTUNITIES; CAMPAIGNING AND AWARENESS RAISING; SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND POLITICAL SOCIETIES/GROUPS; SPORTING CLUBS/OPPORTUNITIES (COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL); INITIATIVES/PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (INCLUDING FUNDRAISING FOR OTHER CHARITIES); TRADING SERVICES (VENUES AND RETAIL)

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
£1,232,321
Latest Expenditure
£1,184,736

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 34.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 67.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% 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

Donations & Legacies £380,000
Charitable Activities £133,047
Other Trading £714,831
Investments £4,443
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £403,221
Raising Funds £781,515
Governance £15,475
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
£1,232,321
£1,184,736£403,221£76,185£307,33713 / 400
2024
£1,337,364
£1,308,165£445,317£28,600£013 / 780
2023
£1,323,479
£1,324,566£458,806-£598£014 / 814
2022
£1,274,790
£1,199,015£343,880£489£48914 / 849
2021
£840,664
£792,853£242,795-£75,286£011 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of Chichester Students' Union

What does University Of Chichester Students' Union do?

ADVICE & REPRESENTATION; DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT; LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY ACTIVITIES / OPPORTUNITIES; CAMPAIGNING AND AWARENESS RAISING; SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND POLITICAL SOCIETIES/GROUPS; SPORTING CLUBS/OPPORTUNITIES (COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL); INITIATIVES/PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (INCLUDING FUNDRAISING FOR OTHER CHARITIES); TRADING SERVICES (VENUES AND RETAIL)

How much income did University Of Chichester Students' Union report in 2025?

University Of Chichester Students' Union reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is University Of Chichester Students' Union?

University Of Chichester Students' Union has a program ratio of 32.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was University Of Chichester Students' Union registered as a charity?

University Of Chichester Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2019 as charity number 1183000. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs University Of Chichester Students' Union?

University Of Chichester Students' Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kasey Logan Cave. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Chichester Students' Union operate?

University Of Chichester Students' Union operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is University Of Chichester Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Chichester Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183000.

Details

Address
UCSU
BISHOP OTTER CAMPUS
COLLEGE LANE
CHICHESTER
PO19 6PE
Website
www.ucsu.org
Registration Date
16 April 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5139464
Charity Number
1183000

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Trustees

Kasey Logan Cave Chair
Dashiell Hesselgesser
Duncan Hales
Hermione Jane Boyes
Isabelle Ball
Luke Alfred Sheavyn
Neil Batley

Also Known As

  • Ucsu

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