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university of cumbria students' union

The charity supports other defined groups. University Of Cumbria Students' Union is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Lancaster and operates in England.


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

The objects of UCSU are the advancement of education of students at the University of Cumbria for the public benefit by promoting the interests, welfare of said students; representing, supporting and advising said students; providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for said students.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£521,358
Latest Expenditure
£516,542

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £480,960
Charitable Activities £20,456
Other Trading £18,076
Investments £1,866
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £511,238
Raising Funds £5,304
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£521,358£516,542£511,238£234,264£130,0009 / 235
2023£511,825£495,901£485,000£229,448£130,00013 / 250
2022£481,571£458,1370 / 352
2021£425,042£403,5250 / 235

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers