What is the financial size of DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION?

DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,639,032 and total expenditure of £2,655,631.

How does DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 93.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 6.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION?

DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION employs 32 staff members and is supported by 9,000 volunteers.

Does DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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DURHAM STUDENTS' UNION

#1145400

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.durhamsu.com

Durham students' union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of durham university. Alongside seeking to improve students' education, we also work with students to ensure they have sufficient, varied and appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and qualities, while also providing broader community and cultural developmental opportunities.

Registered address

DURHAM STUDENTS UNION, DUNELM HOUSE, NEW ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3AN

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£2,639,032

Expenditure

All activities

£2,655,631

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£215,558

Total Assets

Gross assets

£930,776

Working Capital

Liquidity

£759,436

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.0 months

Median: 3.8 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

3.4%

Median: 7.4%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

93.7%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

48.5%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

15.8x

Median: 19.2xAround typical

Income Volatility

23.8%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

40.7%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

16.8%

Median: 7.8%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

93.7%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

15.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.4%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

5.2%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.0 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

59.3%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4852

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

3.4%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

16.8%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

23.8%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

9,000

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

281.3:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£82,470

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.1%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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