West College Scotland
Latest income
£60.3m
Latest spending
£67.6m
Accounts read
FY2025
Form
Educational endowment
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the College recorded an underlying deficit on continuing operations of £7.3 million for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased staff costs and restructuring expenses. Per the trustees' report, the College faces significant financial pressures from reduced Scottish Funding Council core funding and is projecting annual overspends through 2027/28, contingent on delivering transformational savings.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £135,001 - £140,000
“The principal’s remuneration before pension benefits was in the range £135,000 to £140,000 (2023-24: £135,000-£140,000).” — page 39
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Payments to trustees: The Chair of the Board of Management received remuneration in accordance with instruction from the Scottish Government. There is no remuneration paid to any other non-executive director posts on the Board of Management.
“The Chair of the Board of Management received remuneration in accordance with instruction from the Scottish Government. There is no remuneration paid to any other non-executive director posts on the Board of Management.” — page 37
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Board Member
“Elizabeth Connolly Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Board Member 1 0.1”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Board Member
“Elizabeth Connolly Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Board Member 1 0.1”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Board Member
“Elizabeth Connolly Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Board Member 1 0.1”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Board Member
“Elizabeth Connolly Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Board Member 1 0.1”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Independent examiner: Azets Audit Services
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.