01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049546
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 32
- Postcode
- MK7 6BE
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Open University Students Association (SC042840). Open University Students Association (SC042840) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to The Open University Students Association Ltd (SC049546) which is a Charitable Company
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of The Association are the advancement of education of Students at the Open University for the public benefit by: 4.1.1 defending the principles of equal opportunity and of open access to the Open University regardless of academic qualifications or financial circumstances. 4.1.2 promoting the interests and welfare of Students at the Open University during their course of study and representing and supporting Students. 4.1.3 being the recognised representative channel between Students and the Open University and any other external bodies. 4.1.4 asserting that all students studying with the Open University have the right to have their views heard and acknowledged by the Open University. and 4.1.5 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 | £2,177,541 | £2,246,734 | 32 | 27 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £2,377,013 | £2,109,923 | 32 | 15 May 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £2,284,489 | £1,721,625 | 32 | 1 November 2023 |
| 31 July 2022 | £2,168,127 | £2,888,478 | 32 | 8 December 2022 |
| 31 July 2021 | £2,110,161 | £1,610,835 | 32 | 9 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
- PO Box 397, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.oustudents.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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