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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.

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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

Latest Income
£12,358,779
Latest Expenditure
£12,317,398

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,682,722
Charitable Activities £436,071
Other Trading £8,214,075
Investments £25,911
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,317,398
Raising Funds £0
Governance £78,583
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,358,779
£12,317,398£12,317,398£773,687£136,000337 / 0
2024
£12,493,704
£12,577,007£12,577,007£733,217£6,577380 / 0
2023
£11,443,182
£11,450,132£11,450,132£816,520£528,402456 / 0
2022
£10,631,681
£10,414,322£10,414,322£823,470£432,637157 / 11
2021
£7,687,084
£7,606,389£7,606,389£606,111£356,361258 / 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 2025?

Kent Union reported total income of £12.36m and reported expenditure of £12.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 7 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

Address
Mandela Building
University of Kent
Canterbury
CT2 7NW
Registration Date
23 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5141880
Charity Number
1183556

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Trustees

Amish Patel
Also governs 1 other charity
Anna Marfuad
Dr Louise Naylor
Femi Falodun
Khari Asante Damani
Nina Louise Rene Mehmi
Omoyemi Adedipe

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