The Federation of Polish Student Societies in the United Kingdom
Analysis
The Federation of Polish Student Societies in the United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Federation of Polish Student Societies in the United Kingdom reported income of £45k and spending of £42k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £8,581 to £45k (+424%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 965%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Federation of Polish Student Societies in the United Kingdom sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum (£45k), Habberley Village Hall (£45k) and Frecheville Community Centre (£45k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The main aim of the Federation is to strengthen the community of Polish students at UK Universities. Our objectives include:1. Fostering cooperation and networking2. Representing the interests of Polish students in the UK on the national and international level.3. Promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, and Polish cultural heritage amongst young Poles in the United Kingdom.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum | Winchester | £45k |
| Habberley Village Hall | Shrewsbury | £45k |
| Frecheville Community Centre | Sheffield | £45k |
| Alvechurch Village Hall | Redditch | £45k |