--- title: "Durham Students' Union — check charity number 1145400 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Durham Students' Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145400. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dunelm House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/durham-students-union retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:04:42.333Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Durham Students' Union is a registered charity (number 1145400) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,623,740 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Durham Students' Union? Registered charity number 1145400 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Dunelm House Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £2,623,740 Website [www.durhamsu.com](http://www.durhamsu.com/) ## What does Durham Students' Union do? Durham Students' Union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of Durham University. Alongside seeking to improve students' education, we also work with students to ensure they have sufficient, varied and appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and qualities, while also providing broader community and cultural developmental opportunities. ## What causes is Durham Students' Union registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Durham Students' Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durham Students' Union is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=durham-students-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.durhamsu.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Durham Students' Union a legitimate charity? Yes. Durham Students' Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145400) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Durham Students' Union's charity number? Durham Students' Union's charity number is 1145400. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145400? Search 1145400 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Durham Students' Union do? Durham Students' Union provides representation, advice, support and activities for over 17,000 students of Durham University. Alongside seeking to improve students' education, we also work with students to ensure they have sufficient, varied and appropriate opportunities to develop their skills and qualities, while also providing broader community and cultural developmental opportunities. Does Durham Students' Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durham Students' Union. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Durham Students' Union? Durham Students' Union's website is http://www.durhamsu.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145400).