Union Of Kingston Students

Also known as: Kingston University Students Union, Kusu

The advancement of education of students at Kingston University for the public benefit by promoting their interests and welfare and representing, supporting and advising students, representing students' interests to the university, and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussion and debate for the personal development of students.

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Activities & Mission

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

Kingston Upon Thames Merton Wandsworth

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,406,554

Latest Expenditure

£1,376,054

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 94.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,261,448

Charitable Activities £135,589

Other Trading £2,369

Investments £7,148

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,303,874

Raising Funds £72,180

Governance £27,681

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,406,554	£1,376,054	£1,303,874	-£649,852	£649,852	32 / 1300
2024	£1,441,589	£1,313,569	£1,285,218	-£615,859	£759,916	79 / 1000
2023	£1,458,995	£1,198,843	£1,181,822	-£536,458	£375,592	48 / 0
2022	£1,749,214	£1,615,942	£1,589,219	-£840,042	£285,465	44 / 500
2021	£1,556,067	£1,404,007	£1,370,390	-£1,060,816	£0	47 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Union Of Kingston Students

What does Union Of Kingston Students do?

How much income did Union Of Kingston Students report in 2025?

Union Of Kingston Students reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Union Of Kingston Students registered as a charity?

Union Of Kingston Students was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2011 as charity number 1144763. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Union Of Kingston Students?

Union Of Kingston Students is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Union Of Kingston Students operate?

Union Of Kingston Students operates across 3 areas: Kingston Upon Thames, Merton and Wandsworth.

Is Union Of Kingston Students a registered charity?

Yes — Union Of Kingston Students is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144763.