Robert Gordon University
Latest income
£123.5m
Latest spending
£129.0m
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the University reported a total comprehensive expenditure for the year of £3.6m, an improvement on the prior year's £6.1m deficit, driven by cost savings from the Financial Transformation Project. The University maintains strong liquidity with £27.9m in cash and cash equivalents at year-end, and debt levels have reduced slightly to £36.1m. The Board of Governors confirms that the University has adequate financial resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Payments to trustees: The Chair of the Board of Governors received remuneration of £15k from the University for acting as a board member.
“The Chair of the Board of Governors received remuneration of £15k (2024: £15k) from the University for acting as a board member.” — page 37
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: The University owns 100% of Univation Limited and its subsidiaries. Related party transactions with these entities have not been disclosed as they are 100% owned.
“The related party transactions with these entities, because they are 100% owned, have not been disclosed (in accordance with FRS 102).” — page 41
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: The University has control over the RGU Foundation, a charity registered in Scotland.
“The related party transactions with these entities, because they are 100% owned, have not been disclosed (in accordance with FRS 102).” — page 41
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.