King's College London Students' Union
Providing sporting, social, cultural and recreational opportunities and facilities for students of King's College London;Advancing the welfare and physical and mental well being of students;Providing representation, advice and assistance to students on matters affecting their welfare and interests as students;Promoting and encouraging contact and co-operation between students
Activities & Mission
Providing sporting, social, cultural and recreational opportunities and facilities for students of King's College London;Advancing the welfare and physical and mental well being of students;Providing representation, advice and assistance to students on matters affecting their welfare and interests as students;Promoting and encouraging contact and co-operation between 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 43% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% 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 | £12,490,083 | £12,421,295 | £11,438,299 | £1,797,083 | £904,766 | 203 / 0 |
| 2024 | £11,346,705 | £11,408,957 | £10,501,390 | £1,647,445 | £791,562 | 249 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,007,969 | £10,797,880 | £9,902,796 | £1,641,667 | £740,387 | 250 / 0 |
| 2022 | £11,339,500 | £11,224,692 | £10,414,714 | £1,433,652 | £1,797,386 | 227 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,947,553 | £8,233,795 | £7,969,825 | £1,318,844 | £607,162 | 203 / 14 |
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Frequently asked questions about King's College London Students' Union
What does King's College London Students' Union do?
Providing sporting, social, cultural and recreational opportunities and facilities for students of King's College London;Advancing the welfare and physical and mental well being of students;Providing representation, advice and assistance to students on matters affecting their welfare and interests as students;Promoting and encouraging contact and co-operation between students
How much income did King's College London Students' Union report in 2025?
King's College London Students' Union reported total income of £12.49m and reported expenditure of £12.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is King's College London Students' Union?
King's College London Students' Union has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was King's College London Students' Union registered as a charity?
King's College London Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2010 as charity number 1136729. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs King's College London Students' Union?
King's College London Students' Union is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does King's College London Students' Union operate?
King's College London Students' Union operates across 3 areas: City Of Westminster, Lambeth and Southwark.
Is King's College London Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — King's College London Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136729.
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