United Nations Association - UK
Also known as: Una-UK
UNA-UK supports the aims of the United Nations: poverty eradication, conflict resolution, sustainable development and human rights for all. As the country's leading source of independent information on the UN, we seek to build a better understanding of the challenges facing the world and how to address them, through research, public information, educational resources, and outreach.
Activities & Mission
UNA-UK supports the aims of the United Nations: poverty eradication, conflict resolution, sustainable development and human rights for all. As the country's leading source of independent information on the UN, we seek to build a better understanding of the challenges facing the world and how to address them, through research, public information, educational resources, and outreach.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £479,989 | £732,307 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2024 | £1,118,319 | £865,596 | £823,402 | £2,967,758 | £841,938 | 9 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,822,395 | £791,931 | £762,702 | £2,715,035 | £2,145,206 | 10 / 50 |
| 2022 | £597,301 | £703,441 | £688,614 | £1,684,571 | £1,249,000 | 8 / 70 |
| 2021 | £628,128 | £454,569 | £444,116 | £1,850,937 | £754,874 | 9 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about United Nations Association - UK
What does United Nations Association - UK do?
UNA-UK supports the aims of the United Nations: poverty eradication, conflict resolution, sustainable development and human rights for all. As the country's leading source of independent information on the UN, we seek to build a better understanding of the challenges facing the world and how to address them, through research, public information, educational resources, and outreach.
How much income did United Nations Association - UK report in 2025?
United Nations Association - UK reported total income of £480k and reported expenditure of £732k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is United Nations Association - UK?
United Nations Association - UK has a program ratio of 73.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was United Nations Association - UK registered as a charity?
United Nations Association - UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2012 as charity number 1146016. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs United Nations Association - UK?
United Nations Association - UK is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Martin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does United Nations Association - UK operate?
United Nations Association - UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is United Nations Association - UK a registered charity?
Yes — United Nations Association - UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146016.
Details
United Nations Association UK
3 Whitehall Court
LONDON
SW1A 2EL
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated