International Students House
Also known as: International Students Trust
Provision of accommodation for students largely from Overseas. Provision of social facilities, welfare services and scholarship for students. We are actively involved in organisation such as UKCISA promoting the better experience for students. We play a global role with other International Houses in communicating international friendship and understanding between overseas and British students.
Activities & Mission
Provision of accommodation for students largely from Overseas. Provision of social facilities, welfare services and scholarship for students. We are actively involved in organisation such as UKCISA promoting the better experience for students. We play a global role with other International Houses in communicating international friendship and understanding between overseas and British students.
Grants
International Students House makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £7,768,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 747). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,507,000 | £7,768,000 | £5,144,000 | £90,953,000 | £8,100,000 | 56 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,367,000 | £6,967,000 | £4,532,000 | £89,946,000 | £8,142,000 | 54 / 1 |
| 2023 | £7,250,000 | £6,913,000 | £4,680,000 | £85,890,000 | £6,011,000 | 56 / 1 |
| 2022 | £5,986,000 | £6,621,000 | £4,602,000 | £86,204,000 | £5,867,000 | 53 / 1 |
| 2021 | £5,087,000 | £6,068,000 | £4,489,000 | £92,225,000 | £75,405,000 | 60 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about International Students House
What does International Students House do?
Provision of accommodation for students largely from Overseas. Provision of social facilities, welfare services and scholarship for students. We are actively involved in organisation such as UKCISA promoting the better experience for students. We play a global role with other International Houses in communicating international friendship and understanding between overseas and British students.
How much income did International Students House report in 2025?
International Students House reported total income of £7.51m and reported expenditure of £7.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Students House?
International Students House has a program ratio of 68.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 747 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Students House registered as a charity?
International Students House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 1962 as charity number 313512. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs International Students House?
International Students House 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 International Students House operate?
International Students House operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is International Students House a registered charity?
Yes — International Students House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313512.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- International Students Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated