University Of Sunderland Students' Union
Also known as: Ussu
Educational Support Activities, Fundraising, activitites of member organisations, management of entertainment venue, retail of food, beverages, stationery, sundry items.
Activities & Mission
Educational Support Activities, Fundraising, activitites of member organisations, management of entertainment venue, retail of food, beverages, stationery, sundry items.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,333,930 | £1,222,583 | £1,222,583 | -£1,305,977 | £250,000 | 24 / 582 |
| 2024 | £1,410,964 | £1,360,941 | £1,360,941 | -£1,424,519 | £418,082 | 29 / 650 |
| 2023 | £1,377,231 | £1,331,773 | £1,331,773 | -£1,306,729 | £200,000 | 24 / 650 |
| 2022 | £1,677,839 | £1,069,398 | £1,069,398 | -£1,215,838 | £239,269 | 24 / 681 |
| 2021 | £1,448,453 | £1,156,731 | £1,029,584 | -£2,219,860 | £499,087 | 25 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about University Of Sunderland Students' Union
What does University Of Sunderland Students' Union do?
Educational Support Activities, Fundraising, activitites of member organisations, management of entertainment venue, retail of food, beverages, stationery, sundry items.
How much income did University Of Sunderland Students' Union report in 2025?
University Of Sunderland Students' Union reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is University Of Sunderland Students' Union?
University Of Sunderland Students' Union has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% 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 Sunderland Students' Union registered as a charity?
University Of Sunderland Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 2012 as charity number 1148212. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs University Of Sunderland Students' Union?
University Of Sunderland Students' Union is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does University Of Sunderland Students' Union operate?
University Of Sunderland Students' Union operates across 6 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, North Tyneside and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is University Of Sunderland Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — University Of Sunderland Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148212.
Details
Edinburgh Building
University of Sunderland
Chester Road
SUNDERLAND
Tyne & W
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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