--- title: "Royal College of Art Students' Union — check charity number 1204514 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal College of Art Students' Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204514. Education/training charity based in Kensington Gore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-college-of-art-students-union retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:52:36.011Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal College of Art Students' Union is a registered charity (number 1204514) 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 £644,139 (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 Royal College of Art Students' Union? Registered charity number 1204514 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Kensington Gore Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £644,139 Website [www.rcasu.org.uk](https://www.rcasu.org.uk/) ## What does Royal College of Art Students' Union do? Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at The Royal College of Art during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students;Being the recognised representative channel between Students and The Royal College of Art and any other external bodies; Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for its students ## What causes is Royal College of Art Students' Union registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal College of Art Students' Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal College of Art 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=royal-college-of-art-students-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.rcasu.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal College of Art Students' Union a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal College of Art Students' Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204514) 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 Royal College of Art Students' Union's charity number? Royal College of Art Students' Union's charity number is 1204514. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204514? Search 1204514 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 Royal College of Art Students' Union do? Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at The Royal College of Art during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students;Being the recognised representative channel between Students and The Royal College of Art and any other external bodies; Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for its students Does Royal College of Art Students' Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal College of Art 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 Royal College of Art Students' Union? Royal College of Art Students' Union's website is https://www.rcasu.org.uk — 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/1204514).