TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION

Registered charity 1157951 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as TSDSU

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Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.1m
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £83,278 for the year ended 31 July 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £163,244. However, the trustees note that free reserves are £111,343, which is below the stated policy target of £150,000, and highlight a significant historical pension deficit of £802,220 alongside a reliance on the University as the principal funder as key financial risks.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £150,000 (held: £111k)
The Trustees have adopted a Reserves Policy which set the long-term ambition of £150,000 in reserves.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
The trustees are aware that the lack of free reserves, together with the economic backdrop, historical pension deficit, and a reliance on the University as the principal funder, will provide a challenging environment in the year to come. — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by HSJ Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.1m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
25

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£1.2m£1.1m
31/07/2024£1.2m£1.2m
31/07/2023£1.1m£993k
31/07/2022£788k£676k
31/07/2021£788k£676k

Common questions

Is TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £83,278 for the year ended 31 July 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £163,244. However, the trustees note that free reserves are £111,343, which is below the stated policy target of £150,000, and highlight a significant historical pension deficit of £802,220 alongside a reliance on the University as the principal funder as key financial risks. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HSJ Audit Limited.