- Is Leeds University Union a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Leeds University Union as a registered charity (number 1136742) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Leeds University Union's charity number?
- Leeds University Union's charity number is 1136742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1136742?
- Search 1136742 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 Leeds University Union do?
- LUU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises studentsIt is the recognised representative channel between students and the University and external bodiesLUU also provides social, cultural, sporting, recreational activities, forums for discussions and debate
- Does Leeds University Union have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leeds University 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 Leeds University Union?
- Leeds University Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.luu.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- How much is Leeds University Union's chief executive paid?
- The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Leeds University Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports 5 employees paid more than £60,000, including 1 employee paid more than £100,000. The highest reported pay band is £110,001–£120,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
- Where does Leeds University Union's money come from?
- Leeds University Union reported £15m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £9.9m (65%), donations and legacies £4.7m (31%), trading and fundraising events £426k (3%).
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Leeds University Union?
- The register does not record Leeds University Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- Are Leeds University Union's trustees paid?
- Leeds University Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
- When was Leeds University Union registered as a charity?
- Leeds University Union was entered on the register on 6 July 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07284768).