Cardiff Met Students' Union
to provide representational services to the student at Cardiff Met , acting as a channel of communication , facilitating social , recreational and education/welfare services to its members
Activities & Mission
to provide representational services to the student at Cardiff Met , acting as a channel of communication , facilitating social , recreational and education/welfare services to its members
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,076,781 | £2,228,610 | £2,227,516 | -£300,487 | £180,331 | 63 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,083,829 | £2,074,782 | £2,070,204 | -£209,133 | £292,061 | 62 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,957,594 | £1,948,163 | £1,945,762 | -£176,951 | £0 | 54 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,684,220 | £1,551,326 | £1,539,326 | -£102,605 | £0 | 61 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,486,728 | £2,320,148 | £2,302,684 | -£221,470 | £0 | 121 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff Met Students' Union
What does Cardiff Met Students' Union do?
to provide representational services to the student at Cardiff Met , acting as a channel of communication , facilitating social , recreational and education/welfare services to its members
How much income did Cardiff Met Students' Union report in 2024?
Cardiff Met Students' Union reported total income of £2.08m and reported expenditure of £2.23m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cardiff Met Students' Union?
Cardiff Met Students' Union has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cardiff Met Students' Union registered as a charity?
Cardiff Met Students' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 2012 as charity number 1148990. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Cardiff Met Students' Union?
Cardiff Met Students' Union is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cardiff Met Students' Union operate?
Cardiff Met Students' Union operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cardiff Met Students' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Cardiff Met Students' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148990.
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