Cardiff Metropolitan University
Notable UK charityAlso known as: University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Uwic
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
Activities & Mission
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% 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 90% 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 | £144,860,000 | £144,897,000 | £144,897,000 | £185,620,000 | £185,620,000 | 1689 / 0 |
| 2023 | £153,234,000 | £147,638,000 | £147,638,000 | £188,288,000 | £188,288,000 | 1574 / 0 |
| 2022 | £137,176,000 | £137,885,000 | £137,885,000 | £136,362,000 | £84,931,000 | 1450 / 0 |
| 2021 | £122,289,000 | £119,428,000 | £119,428,000 | £51,431,000 | £20,331,000 | 1319 / 0 |
| 2020 | £107,124,000 | £108,410,000 | £108,410,000 | £31,100,000 | £31,100,000 | 1305 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff Metropolitan University
What does Cardiff Metropolitan University do?
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
How much income did Cardiff Metropolitan University report in 2024?
Cardiff Metropolitan University reported total income of £144.86m and reported expenditure of £144.90m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Cardiff Metropolitan University has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cardiff Metropolitan University registered as a charity?
Cardiff Metropolitan University was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2011 as charity number 1140762. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Cardiff Metropolitan University is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Edward Taylor CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cardiff Metropolitan University operate?
Cardiff Metropolitan University operates across 20 areas, including Bulgaria, China, Egypt and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Cardiff Metropolitan University a registered charity?
Yes — Cardiff Metropolitan University is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140762.
Details
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- University of Wales Institute Cardiff
- Uwic
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated