01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC023788
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 49
- Postcode
- FK9 4LA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Stirling Students’ Union supports, develops and represents students to get the most from their time at University with every student automatically a member. We exist to help students. make friends and lifelong memories, build skills for the future, with support and advice if they ever need it, and influence their learning. We ensure student voice is represented throughout the campus, community and country. From class reps to student leaders, the charity supports them all to take student opinion to decision. We support over 120 different societies and sports clubs to run their student-led activity helping students find friendship groups and build skills for the future. We run multiple sustainability programmes including a donation shop, community garden and biodiversity projects. These are delivered with students and provide a space for them to contribute positively to their environment. We hold elections each year for student leaders who shape delivery and promote our objectives.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
2. Purpose and objects 2.1 The Union’s charitable object is the advancement of education of students at University of Stirling for the public benefit through the purpose of the Union. 2.2 The purpose of the Union is to promote the interests and welfare of its members, to represent them and work in partnership with the University to provide support and development opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the student community. 2.3 To achieve this the Union will: i. provide a representative service and review and improve its representational structure. ii. review and define its mix of services to ensure its activities achieve the aims of the Union. iii. develop partnership opportunities with the University for the benefit of its members. iv. provide facilities and support for clubs and societies for the advancement of arts, heritage and culture. v. provide facilities and support for sport clubs and other activities to promote the general health and well-being for students. vi. ensure adequate, sustainable resources are available in order that its commitments and aspirations are achieved.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £1,185,737 | £1,175,631 | 49 | 19 January 2026 |
| 31 May 2024 | £1,552,751 | £1,558,489 | 49 | 25 February 2025 |
| 31 May 2023 | £1,627,768 | £1,626,662 | 49 | 25 January 2024 |
| 31 May 2022 | £1,427,063 | £1,432,345 | 49 | 20 December 2022 |
| 31 May 2021 | £995,588 | £977,885 | 49 | 20 January 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
- Robbins Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.stirlingstudentsunion.com
- Parent charity
- University of Stirling · SC011159
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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