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University Of York Students' Union

Also known as: Yusu

The University of York Students' Union seeks to enhance the student experience by providing representation, welfare services, social space and opportunities for student development within the Union and the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

The University of York Students' Union seeks to enhance the student experience by providing representation, welfare services, social space and opportunities for student development within the Union and the wider community.

Grants

University Of York Students' Union makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£6,382,810
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training, amateur sport, recreation and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,927,849
Latest Expenditure
£6,382,810

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,669,162
Charitable Activities £2,777,713
Other Trading £1,406,695
Investments £73,384
Other Income £895

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,328,290
Raising Funds £1,054,520
Governance £24,268
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
£6,927,849
£6,382,810£5,328,290£1,270,730£805,00071 / 780
2024
£5,726,906
£5,607,017£4,375,379£631,218£329,492144 / 1112
2023
£5,770,802
£5,932,697£4,476,880£682,982£273,675205 / 1100
2022
£5,767,987
£5,626,665£4,224,300£796,228£273,560168 / 1100
2021
£4,181,483
£3,833,284£2,571,289£654,906£467,57045 / 1890

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about University Of York Students' Union

What does University Of York Students' Union do?

The University of York Students' Union seeks to enhance the student experience by providing representation, welfare services, social space and opportunities for student development within the Union and the wider community.

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

University Of York Students' Union reported total income of £6.93m and reported expenditure of £6.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

University Of York Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2017 as charity number 1173404. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs University Of York Students' Union?

University Of York Students' Union is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does University Of York Students' Union operate?

University Of York Students' Union operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is University Of York Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — University Of York Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173404.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5099601
Charity Number
1173404

Trustees

Abigail Harrison
Alexander David Brown
Alfie Joseph
Aya Sarah Haidar
Bhanu Kiran Dakkumalla
Darcy Graham
Dominic Smithies
Dr Adam Peter Dawkins
Eros Dalla Sega
Karishma Asher
Maxwell James Michael Kerslake
Samuel Frederick Dickinson
Scarlette Mariel Adams

Also Known As

  • Yusu

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