--- title: "Birkbeck College Students' Union — check charity number 1142614 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birkbeck College Students' Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142614. Education/training charity based in Malet Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birkbeck-college-students-union retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:28:56.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birkbeck College Students' Union is a registered charity (number 1142614) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £499,598 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Birkbeck College Students' Union? Registered charity number 1142614 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Malet Street Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £499,598 Website [www.birkbeckunion.org](http://www.birkbeckunion.org/) ## What does Birkbeck College Students' Union do? Students' Union - membership organisation, representation, advice, advocacy, counselling services, educational support activity, co-curricular workshops, peer groups, employability, social intercourse, promotion of research, surveying, policy development and advocacy & campaigning. ## What causes is Birkbeck College Students' Union registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birkbeck College Students' Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birkbeck College Students' Union is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=birkbeck-college-students-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.birkbeckunion.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birkbeck College Students' Union a legitimate charity? Yes. Birkbeck College Students' Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142614) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Birkbeck College Students' Union's charity number? Birkbeck College Students' Union's charity number is 1142614. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142614? Search 1142614 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Birkbeck College Students' Union do? Students' Union - membership organisation, representation, advice, advocacy, counselling services, educational support activity, co-curricular workshops, peer groups, employability, social intercourse, promotion of research, surveying, policy development and advocacy & campaigning. Does Birkbeck College Students' Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birkbeck College Students' Union. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Birkbeck College Students' Union? Birkbeck College Students' Union's website is http://www.birkbeckunion.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142614).