Students Organising For Sustainability
Also known as: Sos
Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) is an educational charity created by students and staff at NUS in response to the climate emergency and ecological crisis. We support students to learn, act and lead for sustainability.
Activities & Mission
Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) is an educational charity created by students and staff at NUS in response to the climate emergency and ecological crisis. We support students to learn, act and lead for sustainability.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
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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 | £2,539,463 | £2,482,487 | £2,462,487 | £860,693 | £190,497 | 56 / 1352 |
| 2023 | £2,716,217 | £2,090,438 | £2,072,938 | £1,552,722 | £257,799 | 52 / 1767 |
| 2022 | £1,788,129 | £1,418,060 | £1,415,592 | £926,944 | £242,068 | 35 / 1345 |
| 2021 | £1,403,862 | £1,103,279 | £1,098,881 | £556,875 | £215,537 | 32 / 7665 |
| 2020 | £1,243,869 | £1,081,661 | £740,938 | £162,208 | £125,172 | 19 / 1250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Students Organising For Sustainability
What does Students Organising For Sustainability do?
Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) is an educational charity created by students and staff at NUS in response to the climate emergency and ecological crisis. We support students to learn, act and lead for sustainability.
How much income did Students Organising For Sustainability report in 2024?
Students Organising For Sustainability reported total income of £2.54m and reported expenditure of £2.48m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Students Organising For Sustainability?
Students Organising For Sustainability has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Students Organising For Sustainability registered as a charity?
Students Organising For Sustainability was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2019 as charity number 1184011. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Students Organising For Sustainability?
Students Organising For Sustainability is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hazel Norman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Students Organising For Sustainability operate?
Students Organising For Sustainability operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Students Organising For Sustainability a registered charity?
Yes — Students Organising For Sustainability is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184011.
Details
Merseyway Innovation Centre
21-23 Merseyway
Stockport
SK1 1PN
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- 14 May 2026
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