Imperial College Union
Also known as: Icu
Imperial College Union prepares its members to be tomorrow's leaders, by defending and enhancing the student experience at Imperial, through the provision of innovation services, representation and activities.
Activities & Mission
Imperial College Union prepares its members to be tomorrow's leaders, by defending and enhancing the student experience at Imperial, through the provision of innovation services, representation and activities.
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 87% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Education charities with income over £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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,411,147 | £11,460,426 | £11,460,426 | £3,144,056 | £839,000 | 55 / 2000 |
| 2024 | £11,023,318 | £10,486,497 | £10,486,497 | £3,193,335 | £993,011 | 47 / 2000 |
| 2023 | £10,409,831 | £10,267,072 | £10,267,072 | £2,656,514 | £794,682 | 49 / 2000 |
| 2022 | £9,539,912 | £9,754,824 | £9,754,824 | £2,513,755 | £211,288 | 43 / 2000 |
| 2021 | £5,546,014 | £8,493,544 | £8,493,544 | £2,728,667 | £501,955 | 61 / 2000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Imperial College Union
What does Imperial College Union do?
Imperial College Union prepares its members to be tomorrow's leaders, by defending and enhancing the student experience at Imperial, through the provision of innovation services, representation and activities.
How much income did Imperial College Union report in 2025?
Imperial College Union reported total income of £11.41m and reported expenditure of £11.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Imperial College Union?
Imperial College Union has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Imperial College Union registered as a charity?
Imperial College Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 2013 as charity number 1151241. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Imperial College Union?
Imperial College Union is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Stephen Michael Richardson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Imperial College Union operate?
Imperial College Union operates across 4 areas: City Of Westminster, Hammersmith And Fulham, Hillingdon and Windsor And Maidenhead.
Is Imperial College Union a registered charity?
Yes — Imperial College Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151241.
Details
BEIT QUADRANGLE
PRINCE CONSORT ROAD
LONDON
SW7 2BB
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated