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Bangor University

Notable UK charity

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£160,358,000
Latest Expenditure
£176,808,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £862,000
Charitable Activities £143,319,000
Other Trading £2,428,000
Investments £1,371,000
Other Income £12,378,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £176,808,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £133,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£160,358,000
£176,808,000£176,808,000£215,120,000£215,120,0001597 / 0
2024
£170,118,000
£141,256,000£141,256,000£235,862,000£225,566,0001656 / 0
2023
£177,704,000
£171,985,000£171,985,000£210,096,000£201,165,0001703 / 0
2022
£163,249,000
£200,296,000£200,296,000£212,423,000£203,467,0001641 / 205
2021
£153,368,000
£154,917,000£154,917,000£234,800,000£225,762,0001592 / 46

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 2025?

Bangor University reported total income of £160.36m and reported expenditure of £176.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
Bangor University
College Road
BANGOR
LL57 2DG
Registration Date
21 April 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016606
Charity Number
1141565

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Trustees

Marian Wyn Jones Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Aled Llion Jones
Dr Ian James Rees
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Jean White CBE OStJ
Dr John Thomas Prabhakar
ELIN WYN
Emily Rees
Eric Douglas Hepburn
Harry George Samuel Polley
Also governs 1 other charity
Meleri Thomas
Peter Waziri
Professor Andrew Christopher Edwards
Professor Edmund Burke
Professor Raluca Luria Radulescu
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Stephen William Doughty
Professor Timothy Wheeler
Rheon Tomos
Also governs 1 other charity
Ross Oliver Griffiths
Sir Paul Lambert

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30 July 2026
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