University of Wales:trinity Saint David
Analysis
University of Wales:trinity Saint David is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in United Kingdom. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, University of Wales:trinity Saint David reported income of £209.8m and spending of £208.1m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £173.9m to £209.8m (+21%), an average of +4.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, University of Wales:trinity Saint David sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation (£182.1m), Canal & River Trust (£232.6m) and The English Heritage Trust (£155.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 83%. Charitable activities took 76% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £9.2m. Reserves of £126.3m would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2,120 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.2%
- Charitable activities 83%
- Investments 0.6%
- Other 16%
In the charity's own words
Scholarship and a commitment to the quality of the learning experience are central to the mission of the UoW: Trinity Saint David. Through academic programmes delivered on campus and in the workplace, and the range of activities delivered in schools and community venues, existing initiatives will be built upon to widen access to HE and encourage participation from under-represented groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation | London | £182.1m |
| Canal & River Trust | Cheshire | £232.6m |
| The English Heritage Trust | London | £155.2m |
| The Arts Council of England | Manchester | £843.1m |