Ustinov College Graduate Common Room
Analysis
Ustinov College Graduate Common Room is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Durham. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Ustinov College Graduate Common Room reported income of £49k and spending of £62k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £31k to £49k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Ustinov College Graduate Common Room sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Crosby Swimming Club (£49k), Haverigg Cricket Club (£49k) and Snettisham Memorial Village Hall (£49k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In the last year, the Graduate Common Room has run its regular events including formal dinners, family parties and local trips. After Ustinov College's relocation to Sheraton Park, the charity has been working on a strategy that incorporates the community and enhances the student experience at the new site.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Swimming Club | Liverpool | £49k |
| Haverigg Cricket Club | Millom | £49k |
| Snettisham Memorial Village Hall | Norfolk | £49k |
| Compton Croquet Club | East Sussex | £49k |