Glasgow Caledonian University

Scottish charity SC021474 · record on the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR) · accounts PDF · all Scottish charities

Latest income
£170.9m
Latest spending
£159.1m
Accounts read
FY2025
Form
Unincorporated association

Website: www.gcu.ac.uk

Financial health, per FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the University reported a consolidated surplus for the year of £12.0m, supported by strong underlying operating surpluses and increased cash reserves of £88.9m. Per the trustees' report, the institution remains in a strong financial position despite sector-wide challenges, with sufficient funds to meet liabilities for at least 12 months on a going concern basis.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £210,000 - £219,999
“£190,000 - £199,999 - - £200,000 - £209,999 - - £210,000 - £219,999 - 1”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Reserves policy: To generate a surplus based on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) for strategic investment (held: £293.0m)
“To generate a surplus based on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) for strategic investment”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Largest income source: Funding body grants (45% of income)
“1 Funding body grants (45%)”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Independent examiner: KPMG LLP
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Register data and accounts from the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), used under the Open Government Licence. Automated analysis; the filed accounts are authoritative.