Durham Union Society
Analysis
Durham Union Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Durham. It was registered in November 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Durham Union Society reported income of £149k and spending of £156k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £82k to £149k (+82%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Durham Union Society sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Courtyard Arts and Community Centre (£149k), Cirk Hes Ltd (£149k) and Dartford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (£149k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the members of the charity in the art of public speaking and debate;to represent the University at competitive debate;to educate and entertain members by the bringing of speakers to the Society;to provide members with social events and with a place to meet.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard Arts and Community Centre | Hertford | £149k |
| Cirk Hes Ltd | Cornwall | £149k |
| Dartford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society | Dartford | £149k |
| Bonyad Toos (Toos Foundation) | London | £149k |