Question 1

What is the mission of CARDIFF UNIVERSITY?

Accepted Answer

The University provides Higher Education to the general public which will also include numerous research activities. For more detail see the Public Benefit Statement within the Annual Financial Statements.

Question 2

What is the financial size of CARDIFF UNIVERSITY?

Accepted Answer

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £634,742,186 and total expenditure of £692,020,576.

Question 3

How does CARDIFF UNIVERSITY allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 78.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 21.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of CARDIFF UNIVERSITY?

Accepted Answer

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY employs 6,092 staff members and is supported by 2,523 volunteers.

Question 5

Does CARDIFF UNIVERSITY receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 36.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does CARDIFF UNIVERSITY pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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