Is Kingston Students' Union a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kingston Students' Union as a registered charity (number 1214302) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Kingston Students' Union's charity number?

Kingston Students' Union's charity number is 1214302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214302?

Search 1214302 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.

Does Kingston Students' Union have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kingston 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 Kingston Students' Union?

Kingston Students' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.kingstonstudents.net. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Kingston Students' Union registered as a charity?

Kingston Students' Union was entered on the register on 28 July 2025. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 16313544).

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Kingston Students' Union

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Kingston Students' Union is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Kingston Students' Union?

Registered charity number: 1214302
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kingston University
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.kingstonstudents.net

Quick answer

Kingston Students' Union (number 1214302) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Kingston Students' Union do?

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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kingston Students' Union

Answers Kingston Students' Union gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Kingston Students' Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 July 2025
Company number: 16313544 (Companies House)
Also known as: Ksu
Where it says it operates: Kingston Upon Thames · Richmond Upon Thames

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Kingston Students' Union registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kingston Students' Union yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kingston Students' Union. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Kingston Students' Union?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston Students' Union a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kingston Students' Union as a registered charity (number 1214302) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Kingston Students' Union's charity number?: Kingston Students' Union's charity number is 1214302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214302?: Search 1214302 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 Kingston Students' Union do?: 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.
Does Kingston Students' Union have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kingston 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 Kingston Students' Union?: Kingston Students' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.kingstonstudents.net. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kingston Students' Union?: The register does not record Kingston Students' Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Kingston Students' Union registered as a charity?: Kingston Students' Union was entered on the register on 28 July 2025. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 16313544).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.