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Winchester Students' Union

Winchester Students' 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 behavioura change and provide critical information for the welfare and interests of members and the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

Winchester Students' 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 behavioura change and provide critical information for the welfare and interests of members 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
£1,485,434
Latest Expenditure
£1,686,056

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% 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 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% 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 £345,946
Charitable Activities £1,088,852
Other Trading £41,661
Investments £8,975
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,686,056
Raising Funds £0
Governance £63,910
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
£1,485,434
£1,686,056£1,686,056£376,445£180,00055 / 521

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Winchester Students' Union

What does Winchester Students' Union do?

Winchester Students' 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 behavioura change and provide critical information for the welfare and interests of members and the wider community.

How much income did Winchester Students' Union report in 2025?

Winchester Students' Union reported total income of £1.49m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Winchester Students' Union?

Winchester Students' Union has a program ratio of 113.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Winchester Students' Union registered as a charity?

Winchester Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2024 as charity number 1208187. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Winchester Students' Union?

Winchester Students' Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Winchester Students' Union operate?

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

Is Winchester Students' Union a registered charity?

Yes — Winchester Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1208187.

Details

Address
Winchester Students Union
SPARKFORD ROAD
WINCHESTER
SO22 4NR
Registration Date
9 May 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5240339
Charity Number
1208187

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Trustees

Alexandra Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
George Samuel Watkinson-Biddulph
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James Walker
Also governs 1 other charity
John Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
Mj Blyth
Ruth Westbury
Also governs 1 other charity
Vedika Joshi
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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