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Swansea University

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Prifysgol Abertawe

The University advances learning and knowledge by teaching and research, and engages in activities to promote and contribute to cultural, social and economic development within Wales and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

The University advances learning and knowledge by teaching and research, and engages in activities to promote and contribute to cultural, social and economic development within Wales and beyond.

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

Latest Income
£325,645,000
Latest Expenditure
£373,030,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.8%
% 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 £460,000
Charitable Activities £328,373,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,804,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £372,945,388
Raising Funds £84,612
Governance £166,000
Grants to Institutions £1,215,169
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
£325,645,000
£373,030,000£372,945,388£292,824,000£284,226,0003448 / 76
2024
£381,610,000
£298,779,000£298,726,062£327,356,000£319,498,0003661 / 97
2023
£412,628,000
£348,691,000£348,618,588£247,015,000£239,490,0003714 / 90
2022
£340,086,000
£447,629,000£447,567,085£163,917,000£157,739,0003546 / 131
2021
£360,665,000
£332,920,000£332,920,000£219,798,000£212,937,0003627 / 154

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Swansea University

What does Swansea University do?

The University advances learning and knowledge by teaching and research, and engages in activities to promote and contribute to cultural, social and economic development within Wales and beyond.

How much income did Swansea University report in 2025?

Swansea University reported total income of £325.64m and reported expenditure of £373.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Swansea University registered as a charity?

Swansea University was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2010 as charity number 1138342. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Swansea University?

Swansea University is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carlos Gregorio Ashmore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Swansea University operate?

Swansea University operates in City Of Swansea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Swansea University a registered charity?

Yes — Swansea University is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138342.

Details

Address
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
SINGLETON PARK
SWANSEA
SA2 8PP
Registration Date
11 October 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5009733
Charity Number
1138342

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Trustees

Carlos Gregorio Ashmore Chair
Anne Catherine Tutt
Also governs 3 other charities
Charles Heath Davies
Dr Phatsimo Mabophiwa
Also governs 1 other charity
Edward Illtyd David
Keshav Singhal
Also governs 1 other charity
LAURENCE JEROME CARPANINI
Also governs 1 other charity
Marcia Ann Sinfield
Matthew Robert Harris
Nan Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Michelle Denise Lee
Professor Paul Joseph Boyle
Also governs 2 other charities
Richard Adam Jones
Richard David Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Robbie Glyn Richards
Thomas Michael Navin

Also Known As

  • Prifysgol Abertawe

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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