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Uswsu

Extra-curricular and development opportunities through sports teams, clubs and societies. Community volunteering and fundraising.Democratic engagement of students through its' governance structures creating employability skills. The development of cultural and civic values such as tolerance and social cohesion, in order to have a wider and positive influence on social and political development.

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Activities & Mission

Extra-curricular and development opportunities through sports teams, clubs and societies. Community volunteering and fundraising.Democratic engagement of students through its' governance structures creating employability skills. The development of cultural and civic values such as tolerance and social cohesion, in order to have a wider and positive influence on social and political 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
£2,085,898
Latest Expenditure
£1,988,292

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,506,000
Charitable Activities £485,796
Other Trading £91,964
Investments £2,138
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,911,994
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £76,298

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
£2,085,898
£1,988,292£1,911,994-£2,453,243£0136 / 400
2024
£2,312,937
£2,236,817£2,236,817-£2,550,849£0136 / 600
2023
£2,191,859
£2,132,449£1,664,136-£2,576,777£0139 / 700
2022
£2,499,846
£2,259,152£2,039,413-£2,434,432£0117 / 600
2021
£1,825,943
£1,306,408£1,237,336-£2,517,641£070 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Uswsu

What does Uswsu do?

Extra-curricular and development opportunities through sports teams, clubs and societies. Community volunteering and fundraising.Democratic engagement of students through its' governance structures creating employability skills. The development of cultural and civic values such as tolerance and social cohesion, in order to have a wider and positive influence on social and political development.

How much income did Uswsu report in 2025?

Uswsu reported total income of £2.09m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Uswsu registered as a charity?

Uswsu was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2013 as charity number 1153572. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Uswsu?

Uswsu is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emilie Tapping. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Uswsu operate?

Uswsu operates across 3 areas: Cardiff, Newport City and Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Is Uswsu a registered charity?

Yes — Uswsu is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153572.

Details

Address
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
STUDENTS UNION
FOREST GROVE
TREFOREST
PONTYPRIDD
CF37 1UF
Registration Date
29 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040563
Charity Number
1153572

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Trustees

Emilie Tapping Chair
Amy Louise Cooper
Katrina Cookson
Lucy Squire
Md Meraz MIA
Michael Chigozie Anasonye
Razifa Yeasmin
Richard Main MBE

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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