university of leicester students' union

The charity supports children and young people. University Of Leicester 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 Leicestershire and operates in Leicestershire and Leicester City.

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 Union promotes the interests and welfare of students at the University of Leicester by representing, supporting and advising students; being the recognised representative channel between students and the university and any other bodies; and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for debate for the personal development of its students.

Fundraising

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

Local Authority

Leicestershire Leicester City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,824,334

Latest Expenditure

£2,589,581

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,398,317

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £214,930

Investments £201,087

Other Income £10,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,528,226

Raising Funds £61,355

Governance £45,575

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,824,334	£2,589,581	£2,528,226	£1,360,986	£1,786,379	65 / 2563
2023	£2,359,503	£2,183,900	£2,114,846	£1,018,876	£108,431	56 / 2214
2022	£1,829,128	£1,513,198	£1,459,955	£1,063,158	£456,313	40 / 1902
2021	£1,695,205	£1,922,325	£1,894,498	£747,228	£445,666	51 / 2139
2020	£2,452,813	£2,556,952	£2,410,743	£974,348	£473,704	85 / 2226