Uclu
Also known as: Ucl Union, Ucl Students' Union, University College London Union
Provides UCL students with advice on immigration,housing,finance,employment,academic appeals etc. Provides representation between Students,UCL and other bodies.Co-ordinates Student Academic Representatives to encourage student feedback/course development.Promotes student personal development by the provision of social,cultural,volunteering, sporting/recreational activities,discussion/debate fora
Activities & Mission
Provides UCL students with advice on immigration,housing,finance,employment,academic appeals etc. Provides representation between Students,UCL and other bodies.Co-ordinates Student Academic Representatives to encourage student feedback/course development.Promotes student personal development by the provision of social,cultural,volunteering, sporting/recreational activities,discussion/debate fora
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 59% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 | £18,420,470 | £17,474,016 | £17,474,016 | £10,383,401 | £7,760,678 | 373 / 5524 |
| 2024 | £15,886,398 | £15,646,853 | £15,646,853 | £9,399,929 | £9,399,929 | 362 / 5744 |
| 2023 | £13,923,409 | £13,199,926 | £13,199,926 | £7,610,909 | £7,610,909 | 324 / 5466 |
| 2022 | £11,549,379 | £10,666,317 | £10,666,317 | £6,693,477 | £6,693,477 | 118 / 4769 |
| 2021 | £7,171,653 | £7,435,022 | £7,435,022 | £6,873,053 | £6,873,053 | 83 / 4293 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Uclu
What does Uclu do?
Provides UCL students with advice on immigration,housing,finance,employment,academic appeals etc. Provides representation between Students,UCL and other bodies.Co-ordinates Student Academic Representatives to encourage student feedback/course development.Promotes student personal development by the provision of social,cultural,volunteering, sporting/recreational activities,discussion/debate fora
How much income did Uclu report in 2025?
Uclu reported total income of £18.42m and reported expenditure of £17.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Uclu?
Uclu has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Uclu registered as a charity?
Uclu was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2011 as charity number 1142404. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Uclu?
Uclu is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Uclu operate?
Uclu operates across 3 areas: Camden, City Of London and Islington.
Is Uclu a registered charity?
Yes — Uclu is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142404.
Details
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WC1H 0AY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ucl Union, Ucl Students' Union, University College London Union
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated