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University Of Cumbria Students' Union

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.

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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.

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

Latest Income
£526,532
Latest Expenditure
£523,525

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £495,284
Charitable Activities £14,864
Other Trading £10,695
Investments £5,689
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £502,693
Raising Funds £20,832
Governance £12,094
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
£526,532
£523,525£502,693£237,271£130,00011 / 451
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

Frequently asked questions about University Of Cumbria Students' Union

What does University Of Cumbria Students' Union do?

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.

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

University Of Cumbria Students' Union reported total income of £527k and reported expenditure of £524k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

University Of Cumbria Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2020 as charity number 1191885. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs University Of Cumbria Students' Union?

University Of Cumbria Students' Union is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of Cumbria Students' Union operate?

University Of Cumbria Students' Union operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is University Of Cumbria Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of Cumbria Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191885.

Details

Address
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA STUDENT UNION
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
BOWERHAM ROAD
LANCASTER
LA1 3JD
Website
www.ucsu.me
Registration Date
19 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5168505
Charity Number
1191885

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Trustees

Aidan Dawson
Andrew John Squire
Mahar Haroon Sagheer
Stuart Clayton
THOMAS MCCARTHY

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