Keele SU Charity and Financial Operations
Keele SU is a registered charity and operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members. Activities include community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing, and entertainment.
How does that work?
All profits from union outlets such as the Bars, Co-Op, and Union Kitchen are reinvested into Keele SU. This supports academic representation, sports clubs, societies, events, campaigns, Freshers Week, and more, enhancing your student experience and personal development.
Latest Accounts & Annual Report
Our latest and previous audited accounts are available on the Charity Commission website.
What does this mean?
We understand that financial terms can be confusing, so here’s a breakdown of how our income and expenditure work.
Income
Trading Services
Revenue from food, drink, and merchandise sold in SU venues and ticket sales from events.
Block Grant
Funding from Keele University to support academic representation and student services.
In-Kind Support
Non-monetary support from the university, such as space and services, is valued and reported accordingly.
Expenditure
Operational
Costs to run trading and non-trading services, including staff wages, insurance, marketing, and finance.
Cost of Items to Sell
Expenses for purchasing goods sold in SU outlets, such as drinks, snacks, and stationery.