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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.

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
£5,726,906
Latest Expenditure
£5,607,017

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,187,876
Charitable Activities £2,283,532
Other Trading £1,203,960
Investments £51,538
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,375,379
Raising Funds £1,231,638
Governance £20,210
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£4,391,816
£4,468,226£2,971,530£306,707£346,560169 / 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 2024?

University Of York Students' Union reported total income of £5.73m and reported expenditure of £5.61m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is University Of York Students' Union?

University Of York Students' Union has a program ratio of 76.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% 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 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 14 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

Address
The Student Centre
University of York
Heslington
YORK
YO10 5DD
Registration Date
14 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5099601
Charity Number
1173404

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Trustees

Abigail Harrison
Alfie Joseph
Anna Fay Lindberg-Newby
Aya Sarah Haidar
Bhanu Kiran Dakkumalla
Darcy Graham
Dominic Smithies
Dr Adam Peter Dawkins
Eros Dalla Sega
Kaitlyn Beattie-Zarb
Karishma Asher
Lewis Parrey
Also governs 1 other charity
Samuel Frederick Dickinson
Tiffany Agbobu

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Yusu

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