Kent Union
The advancement of education of students at the University of Kent for the public benefit by; promoting their interests and welfare and representing, supporting and advising students: representing student's interests to the University; and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of education of students at the University of Kent for the public benefit by; promoting their interests and welfare and representing, supporting and advising students: representing student's interests to the University; and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Leisure 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £12,493,704 | £12,577,007 | £12,577,007 | £733,217 | £6,577 | 380 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,443,182 | £11,450,132 | £11,450,132 | £816,520 | £528,402 | 456 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,631,681 | £10,414,322 | £10,414,322 | £823,470 | £432,637 | 157 / 11 |
| 2021 | £7,687,084 | £7,606,389 | £7,606,389 | £606,111 | £356,361 | 258 / 0 |
| 2020 | £11,700,534 | £11,752,051 | £11,623,629 | £525,416 | £525,416 | 408 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kent Union
What does Kent Union do?
The advancement of education of students at the University of Kent for the public benefit by; promoting their interests and welfare and representing, supporting and advising students: representing student's interests to the University; and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
How much income did Kent Union report in 2024?
Kent Union reported total income of £12.49m and reported expenditure of £12.58m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kent Union?
Kent Union has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kent Union registered as a charity?
Kent Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2019 as charity number 1183556. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Kent Union?
Kent Union is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kent Union operate?
Kent Union operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kent Union a registered charity?
Yes — Kent Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183556.
Details
University of Kent
Canterbury
CT2 7NW
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