Royal College Of Art Students' Union
Also known as: Rcasu
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at The Royal College of Art during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students;Being the recognised representative channel between Students and The Royal College of Art and any other external bodies; Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for its students
Activities & Mission
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at The Royal College of Art during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students;Being the recognised representative channel between Students and The Royal College of Art and any other external bodies; Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for its 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 76% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £601,066 | £616,543 | £616,543 | £288,697 | £288,727 | 15 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal College Of Art Students' Union
What does Royal College Of Art Students' Union do?
Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at The Royal College of Art during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students;Being the recognised representative channel between Students and The Royal College of Art and any other external bodies; Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for its students
How much income did Royal College Of Art Students' Union report in 2024?
Royal College Of Art Students' Union reported total income of £601k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal College Of Art Students' Union?
Royal College Of Art Students' Union has a program ratio of 102.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal College Of Art Students' Union registered as a charity?
Royal College Of Art Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 2023 as charity number 1204514. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Royal College Of Art Students' Union?
Royal College Of Art Students' Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Goom. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal College Of Art Students' Union operate?
Royal College Of Art Students' Union operates across 3 areas: Hammersmith And Fulham, Kensington And Chelsea and Wandsworth.
Is Royal College Of Art Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Royal College Of Art Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204514.
Details
KENSINGTON GORE
LONDON
SW7 2EU
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- 14 May 2026
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