Our Finances

Learn how Keele SU reinvests profits to support students. Explore income sources, spending, and how your student experience is funded and enhanced.

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.

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.

Our latest and previous audited accounts are available on the Charity Commission website.

We understand that financial terms can be confusing, so here’s a breakdown of how our income and expenditure work.

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.

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.