Bangor University
Notable UK charityTEACHING, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Activities & Mission
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Country
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £170,118,000 | £141,256,000 | £141,256,000 | £235,862,000 | £225,566,000 | 1656 / 0 |
| 2023 | £177,704,000 | £171,985,000 | £171,985,000 | £210,096,000 | £201,165,000 | 1703 / 0 |
| 2022 | £163,249,000 | £200,296,000 | £200,296,000 | £212,423,000 | £203,467,000 | 1641 / 205 |
| 2021 | £153,368,000 | £154,917,000 | £154,917,000 | £234,800,000 | £225,762,000 | 1592 / 46 |
| 2020 | £147,696,000 | £136,620,000 | £136,620,000 | £226,430,000 | £218,713,000 | 1644 / 209 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bangor University
What does Bangor University do?
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
How much income did Bangor University report in 2024?
Bangor University reported total income of £170.12m and reported expenditure of £141.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bangor University?
Bangor University has a program ratio of 83.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bangor University registered as a charity?
Bangor University was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2011 as charity number 1141565. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Bangor University?
Bangor University is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marian Wyn Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bangor University operate?
Bangor University operates across 5 areas, including China, Flintshire, Gwynedd and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bangor University a registered charity?
Yes — Bangor University is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141565.
Details
College Road
BANGOR
LL57 2DG
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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