--- title: "Soas Students' Union — check charity number 1150717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Soas Students' Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150717. Education/training charity based in Thornhaugh Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/soas-students-union retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:39:23.278Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Soas Students' Union is a registered charity (number 1150717) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,264,720 (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 Soas Students' Union? Registered charity number 1150717 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thornhaugh Street Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £1,264,720 Website [soasunion.org](http://soasunion.org/) ## What does Soas Students' Union do? SOAS Students' Union is the representative organisation for the UK Higher Education Institution The School of Oriental And African Studies, University of London. The Union's aims are to improve the education of students within SOAS, by liaising with the institution, offering advice, running extra-curricular sport and societies, and operating other social and pastoral services. ## What causes is Soas Students' Union registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Soas Students' Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Soas 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=soas-students-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://soasunion.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Soas Students' Union a legitimate charity? Yes. Soas Students' Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150717) 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 Soas Students' Union's charity number? Soas Students' Union's charity number is 1150717. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150717? Search 1150717 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 Soas Students' Union do? SOAS Students' Union is the representative organisation for the UK Higher Education Institution The School of Oriental And African Studies, University of London. The Union's aims are to improve the education of students within SOAS, by liaising with the institution, offering advice, running extra-curricular sport and societies, and operating other social and pastoral services. Does Soas Students' Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Soas 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 Soas Students' Union? Soas Students' Union's website is http://soasunion.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/1150717).