City St George's Students' Union
Also known as: City, University of London Students' Union, City Students' Union, City Su
The Union represents over 19,000 students at City, University of London to the University, the local community and nationally via the National Union of Students. The Union also promotes the interests and welfare of students and provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
Activities & Mission
The Union represents over 19,000 students at City, University of London to the University, the local community and nationally via the National Union of Students. The Union also promotes the interests and welfare of students and provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — St George's Students Union (organisation 5157492)
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — City University Students' Union (organisation 5024591)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,547,894 | £4,081,180 | £2,922,743 | £1,055,002 | £932,111 | 33 / 1000 |
| 2024 | £2,214,234 | £2,200,054 | £2,200,054 | £588,288 | £588,288 | 26 / 1000 |
| 2023 | £1,681,142 | £1,679,933 | £1,679,933 | £574,108 | £513,729 | 19 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £1,325,391 | £1,342,100 | £1,342,100 | £572,899 | £519,092 | 18 / 1000 |
| 2021 | £984,169 | £908,301 | £908,301 | £589,608 | £589,608 | 20 / 1000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about City St George's Students' Union
What does City St George's Students' Union do?
The Union represents over 19,000 students at City, University of London to the University, the local community and nationally via the National Union of Students. The Union also promotes the interests and welfare of students and provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
How much income did City St George's Students' Union report in 2025?
City St George's Students' Union reported total income of £4.55m and reported expenditure of £4.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City St George's Students' Union?
City St George's Students' Union has a program ratio of 64.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City St George's Students' Union registered as a charity?
City St George's Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 2017 as charity number 1173858. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs City St George's Students' Union?
City St George's Students' Union is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City St George's Students' Union operate?
City St George's Students' Union operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is City St George's Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — City St George's Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173858.
Details
BX107, University Building
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
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Also Known As
- City, University of London Students' Union
- City Students' Union
- City Su
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated