01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC005914
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 69
- Postcode
- G1 1XU
OSCR note: 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.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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.
Charitable 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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £4,987,262 | £4,947,831 | 69 | 22 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £5,223,435 | £4,786,673 | 69 | 22 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £5,460,217 | £5,528,236 | 69 | 21 February 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £4,422,109 | £4,550,435 | 69 | 9 February 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £2,235,324 | £2,077,040 | 69 | 30 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 51 Richmond Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.strathunion.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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