Registered charity · No. 1169283Charitable company
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University of Derby Students' Union
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
University of Derby Students' Union is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.
University of Derby Students' Union (number 1169283) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does University of Derby Students' Union do?
The Union of Students is responsible for the Programme and College Representative structures which support the advancement of education for students of the University of Derby in ensuring academic quality and development is maintained. The Union provides access to sports, society and volunteering activities for students and a confidential and independent Advice service.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University of Derby Students' Union
Answers University of Derby Students' Union gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are University of Derby Students' Union's highest-paid staff paid?
University of Derby Students' Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£60,001–£70,000
1
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does University of Derby Students' Union's money come from?
University of Derby Students' Union reported £2.7m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £1.3m (46%), donations and legacies £1.2m (44%), charitable activities £262k (10%).
Trading and fundraising events£1.3m · 46%
Donations and legacies£1.2m · 44%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£262k · 10%
Investments£17k · 1%
Other income£4,175 · 0%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record University of Derby Students' Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
University of Derby Students' Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is University of Derby Students' Union registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/training
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Is University of Derby Students' Union a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists University of Derby Students' Union as a registered charity (number 1169283) 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 University of Derby Students' Union's charity number?
University of Derby Students' Union's charity number is 1169283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169283?
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What does University of Derby Students' Union do?
The Union of Students is responsible for the Programme and College Representative structures which support the advancement of education for students of the University of Derby in ensuring academic quality and development is maintained. The Union provides access to sports, society and volunteering activities for students and a confidential and independent Advice service.
Does University of Derby Students' Union have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to University of Derby Students' Union?
University of Derby Students' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.derbyunion.co.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 University of Derby Students' Union's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. University of Derby Students' Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (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 University of Derby Students' Union's money come from?
University of Derby Students' Union reported £2.7m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £1.3m (46%), donations and legacies £1.2m (44%), charitable activities £262k (10%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to University of Derby Students' Union?
The register does not record University of Derby Students' Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are University of Derby Students' Union's trustees paid?
University of Derby Students' Union's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was University of Derby Students' Union registered as a charity?
University of Derby Students' Union was entered on the register on 20 September 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 10279393).