--- title: "Northumbria Students' Union — check charity number 1174053 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northumbria Students' Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174053. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Students' Union. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northumbria-students-union retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:12:17.131Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northumbria Students' Union is a registered charity (number 1174053) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £4,194,706 (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 Northumbria Students' Union? Registered charity number 1174053 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Students' Union Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £4,194,706 Website [www.mynsu.co.uk](http://www.mynsu.co.uk/) ## What does Northumbria Students' Union do? Northumbria Students' Union is a membership organisation comprising of all the the registered students of Northumbria University. Our principal purpose is to represent the interests of our students and to further their education. In addition we provide opportunities for personal development through volunteering and undertake mutual trading for the benefit of our members. ## What causes is Northumbria Students' Union registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northumbria Students' Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northumbria 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=northumbria-students-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mynsu.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northumbria Students' Union a legitimate charity? Yes. Northumbria Students' Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174053) 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 Northumbria Students' Union's charity number? Northumbria Students' Union's charity number is 1174053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174053? Search 1174053 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 Northumbria Students' Union do? Northumbria Students' Union is a membership organisation comprising of all the the registered students of Northumbria University. Our principal purpose is to represent the interests of our students and to further their education. In addition we provide opportunities for personal development through volunteering and undertake mutual trading for the benefit of our members. Does Northumbria Students' Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northumbria 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 Northumbria Students' Union? Northumbria Students' Union's website is http://www.mynsu.co.uk — 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/1174053).