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Ukcisa

Also known as: Ukcosa 2002: the Council for International Education, Ukcosa : the Council for International Education, United Kingdom Council for International Student Affairs

Advising and assisting all those interested in studying overseas (and especially non-UK nationals who wish to study in the UK) and those who support them.

Activities & Mission

Advising and assisting all those interested in studying overseas (and especially non-UK nationals who wish to study in the UK) and those who support them.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,286,231
Latest Expenditure
£1,521,175

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,280,586
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,645
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,521,175
Raising Funds £0
Governance £35,291
Grants to Institutions £1,667
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
£1,286,231
£1,521,175£1,521,175£825,863£624,00020 / 20
2024
£1,643,727
£1,616,947£1,616,947£1,060,807£926,00020 / 0
2023
£1,581,713
£1,549,709£1,549,709£427,130£394,20422 / 15
2022
£1,454,774
£1,238,677£1,238,677£372,971£372,97116 / 16
2021
£1,272,035
£1,386,416£1,386,416£441,224£397,72319 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ukcisa

What does Ukcisa do?

Advising and assisting all those interested in studying overseas (and especially non-UK nationals who wish to study in the UK) and those who support them.

How much income did Ukcisa report in 2025?

Ukcisa reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ukcisa registered as a charity?

Ukcisa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2003 as charity number 1095294. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Ukcisa?

Ukcisa is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Koen Lamberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ukcisa operate?

Ukcisa operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is Ukcisa a registered charity?

Yes — Ukcisa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095294.

Details

Address
UKCISA
4th Floor Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
LONDON
WC1H 9HQ
Registration Date
8 January 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3996075
Charity Number
1095294

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Trustees

Professor Koen Lamberts Chair
Cathryn Turhan
Charlotte Corrish
Chris Chang
Emma Jane Gwynett-Davies
Heather McNeill
Jonathan Exon
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Rose-Troup
Maria Loray
Mervyn Adams
Peter Barnes
Ross Clive Porter
SAIDA ALIMDJANOVA
Sally Saca

Also Known As

  • Ukcosa 2002: the Council for International Education
  • Ukcosa : the Council for International Education
  • United Kingdom Council for International Student Affairs

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14 May 2026
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