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TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION

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

To enhance the education experience of students during their studies, offering external activities, advocacy and representation. To create a communication bridge between the students and the University and ensure that the voice of students is heard on every level and that every student has equal opportunities

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Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.1m
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £76,050 for the year ended 31 July 2025, despite facing challenges from increased employer national insurance costs and historical pension scheme liabilities. However, the total funds carried forward show a net liability position of £462,576, driven primarily by a significant pension provision of £739,684. The trustees note that the organization relies on the University as its principal funder and acknowledges a challenging financial environment due to the lack of free reserves.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period exceeded £60,000 was: £60,000 to £69,999 1” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period exceeded £60,000 was: £60,000 to £69,999 1” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 739684.0% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“The Union is part of a multi-employer defined benefit pension scheme, Students' Union Superannuation Scheme. The provision, noted above, relates to the present value at the year end of the future payments of the agreed recovery plan.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £150,000 (held: £152k)
“The Trustees have adopted a Reserves policy to have £150,000 in free reserves.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 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 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ms G Davies (£2,914), Ms T Liu (£2,468), Ms J Taylor (£2,913).
“Three of our trustees currently receive remuneration for their work with the charity as they also fulfil the role of elected Sabbatical Officers.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees who are also Sabbatical Officers receive remuneration.
“Three of our trustees currently receive remuneration for their work with the charity as they also fulfil the role of elected Sabbatical Officers.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £740k
“The carrying amount at the end of the reorting period was £739,684 (2024: £802,220).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Corporate structure

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

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).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Other (95% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £76,050 for the year ended 31 July 2025, despite facing challenges from increased employer national insurance costs and historical pension scheme liabilities. However, the total funds carried forward show a net liability position of £462,576, driven primarily by a significant pension provision of £739,684. The trustees note that the organization relies on the University as its principal funder and acknowledges a challenging financial environment due to the lack of free reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HSJ Audit Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
TRINITY SAINT DAVID STUDENTS’ UNION£1.2m£60,001 - £70,0001above739684.0%noted
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON STUDENTS' UNION FY2025£7.6m——below—no doubt
FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION FY2025£941k—0above—no doubt
ASTON STUDENTS' UNION FY2025£3.7m——unclear—no doubt
OXFORD BROOKES STUDENTS UNION LTD FY2025£1.6m——unclear—no doubt
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND STUDENTS' UNION FY2025£1.3m—0above—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.