Charity Details

University of Strathclyde Students' Association

SC005914Registered charity from 01 July 2010

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Notes:

This Company was incorporated on 31 March 2017 as a result of a Change to Legal Form application by The University of Strathclyde Students' Association SC005914, which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a charity since 01 January 1992.

Charity Information:

Address 51 Richmond Street
Glasgow

Postcode G1 1XU

Website www.strathunion.com

Regulatory Type Standard

Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Object:

2. Objects The objects of the Association are the advancement of education of Students at The University of Strathclyde for the public benefit by: 2.1 promoting the interests and welfare of Students at the University of Strathclyde during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students; 2.2 being the recognised representative channel between Students and the University of Strathclyde and any other external bodies; and 2.3 providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its Students.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

We exist to represent the views and interests of all 24,000 students at the University of Strathclyde. This is done by lobbying on behalf of the students on the issues that are important to them such as mental health, cost of living and housing - we are lead by the students. We deliver campaigns and organising student activity. We offer an independent and confidential advice service, run by professional staff advisers who can support on matters related to our members studies, housing, and funding and finance. We also strive to enhance the student experience by offering opportunities to develop skills and experiences through societies and sports clubs. We have over 200 Societies and over 50 Sports Clubs run by students, for students. We accommodate student volunteering opportunities to help our members develop professionally and personally.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Constitutional Form Date: 31 Aug 2017

Previous Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association

Previous Constitutional Form Date: 01 Jan 1992

Main Operating Location: Glasgow City

Number of Staff: 67

Number of Volunteers: over 250

Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended"

Beneficiaries: "Other defined groups"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Jul 2021	£2,235,324	£2,077,040	30 Mar 2022	Yes
31 Jul 2022	£4,422,109	£4,550,435	09 Feb 2023	Yes
31 Jul 2023	£5,460,217	£5,528,236	21 Feb 2024	Yes
31 Jul 2024	£5,223,435	£4,786,673	22 Apr 2025	Yes	Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
31 Jul 2025			No	Annual Information due by 30 Apr 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green . If an annual return is late, the box is red .

Income and Expenditure:

Charity Trustees:

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