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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £2,312,937 | £2,236,817 | £2,236,817 | -£2,550,849 | £0 | 136 / 600 |
| 2023 | £2,191,859 | £2,132,449 | £1,664,136 | -£2,576,777 | £0 | 139 / 700 |
| 2022 | £2,499,846 | £2,259,152 | £2,039,413 | -£2,434,432 | £0 | 117 / 600 |
| 2021 | £1,825,943 | £1,306,408 | £1,237,336 | -£2,517,641 | £0 | 70 / 300 |
| 2020 | £2,516,841 | £2,416,516 | £2,225,905 | -£2,955,586 | £0 | 128 / 600 |
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 2024?
Uswsu reported total income of £2.31m and reported expenditure of £2.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Uswsu?
Uswsu has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 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.
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