Goldsmiths Students' Union
Also known as: Gsu
Goldsmiths Students' Union is a democratic and charitable organisation that works independently from Goldsmiths, University of London to represent and support students. With Full-Time Officers that help steer the union as representatives and trustees, and numerous Part-Time representative positions that help direct how the SU is organised, we aim to be as democratic and student-led as we can.
Activities & Mission
Goldsmiths Students' Union is a democratic and charitable organisation that works independently from Goldsmiths, University of London to represent and support students. With Full-Time Officers that help steer the union as representatives and trustees, and numerous Part-Time representative positions that help direct how the SU is organised, we aim to be as democratic and student-led as we can.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,062,599 | £3,126,182 | £2,324,705 | £229,769 | £198,909 | 47 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,883,593 | £3,016,687 | £2,507,655 | £293,352 | £196,868 | 73 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,237,327 | £2,041,958 | £1,628,598 | £337,962 | £264,183 | 65 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Goldsmiths Students' Union
What does Goldsmiths Students' Union do?
Goldsmiths Students' Union is a democratic and charitable organisation that works independently from Goldsmiths, University of London to represent and support students. With Full-Time Officers that help steer the union as representatives and trustees, and numerous Part-Time representative positions that help direct how the SU is organised, we aim to be as democratic and student-led as we can.
How much income did Goldsmiths Students' Union report in 2024?
Goldsmiths Students' Union reported total income of £3.06m and reported expenditure of £3.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Goldsmiths Students' Union?
Goldsmiths Students' Union has a program ratio of 75.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Goldsmiths Students' Union registered as a charity?
Goldsmiths Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2021 as charity number 1194727. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Goldsmiths Students' Union?
Goldsmiths Students' Union is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Goldsmiths Students' Union operate?
Goldsmiths Students' Union operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Goldsmiths Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Goldsmiths Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194727.
Details
DIXON ROAD
NEW CROSS
LONDON
SE14 6NW
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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