Teesside University Students' Union
Analysis
Teesside University Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Middlesbrough. It was registered in June 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Teesside University Students' Union reported income of £2.5m and spending of £2.7m, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from July 2023 to July 2025, income fell from £3.1m to £2.5m (-17%), an average of -9.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Teesside University Students' Union sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Phoenix Autism Trust (£2.5m), The London Trust for Trinity College Dublin (£2.6m) and Glebe House School Trust Ltd (£2.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 49%, trading 31% and charitable activities 20%. Charitable activities took 75% of spending and raising funds 25%. Reserves of £376k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 206 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 49%
- Charitable activities 20%
- Trading 31%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
TUSU offers student social and study spaces, SU Student Support (academic, reps, jobs), SU Activities, The Terrace venue and catering, The Hub venue, and SU Shop. Student Officers and Representatives sit on University bodies and meet with the local Council and other organisations. It has student opportunities for over 3,000 students in societies, activities and academic roles in the University.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Autism Trust | London | £2.5m |
| The London Trust for Trinity College Dublin | London | £2.6m |
| Glebe House School Trust Ltd | Hunstanton | £2.5m |
| Skinners' Education Foundation | London | £2.6m |