university of essex students' union

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. University Of Essex Students' Union is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Colchester and operates in Essex.

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

Taking care of the educational and social aspects of students life at the University of Essex. Working with local and regional groups to promote the excellent volunteering work that students carry out. encouraging health and well being through the coordination of a number of sporting and recreational activities.

Fundraising

See where University Of Essex Students' Union is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,660,886

Latest Expenditure

£7,621,339

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,372,485

Charitable Activities £5,092,634

Other Trading £43,560

Investments £108,985

Other Income £43,222

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,612,555

Raising Funds £0

Governance £67,622

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £8,784

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£8,660,886	£7,621,339	£7,612,555	£1,539,078	£1,162,404	275 / 1842
2023	£8,767,705	£8,407,817	£8,401,259	£499,531	£109,593	300 / 1468
2022	£7,860,500	£8,414,140	£8,410,809	£139,643	£0	291 / 1483
2021	£5,082,190	£4,989,168	£4,980,994	£693,283	£305,946	134 / 1016
2020	£8,290,985	£7,797,553	£7,797,219	£600,261	£298,263	325 / 1316