Winchester Student Union

Also known as: Winchesterstudents.co.uk

Winchester Student Union provides independent educational advice & support and a broad range of extracurricular activities and volunteering opportunities to students of the University of Winchester; this includes an annual, diverse programme of campaigns designed to elect positive behavioral change and provide critical information for the welfare and interests of members and the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

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

Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,592,454

Latest Expenditure

£1,642,935

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% 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 £450,001

Charitable Activities £1,103,786

Other Trading £28,823

Investments £9,844

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,642,935

Raising Funds £0

Governance £12,441

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,592,454	£1,642,935	£1,642,935	£577,067	£168,893	59 / 2650
2023	£1,596,341	£1,652,895	£1,652,895	£627,608	£231,157	62 / 2650
2022	£1,599,570	£1,624,333	£1,624,333	£684,162	£684,162	74 / 2650
2021	£764,771	£825,380	£825,380	£708,925	£488,692	12 / 2650
2020	£1,755,044	£1,823,936	£1,823,936	£769,534	£703,736	15 / 2650

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Winchester Student Union

What does Winchester Student Union do?

How much income did Winchester Student Union report in 2024?

Winchester Student Union reported total income of £1.59m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Winchester Student Union?

Winchester Student Union has a program ratio of 103.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Winchester Student Union registered as a charity?

Winchester Student Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2012 as charity number 1147846. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Winchester Student Union?

Winchester Student Union is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexandra Wilson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Winchester Student Union operate?

Winchester Student Union operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Winchester Student Union a registered charity?

Yes — Winchester Student Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147846.