Proposed timeline for upcoming college financial returns
Updated 26 March 2025
Applies to England
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| Collection | Scope | Documents to submit | Publish date | Collection deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July annual return | All colleges | 바카라 사이트¢ CFFR 바카라 사이트¢ Commentary |
Target date for publication of CFFR and College Financial Planning Handbook: May 2025 | 31 July 2025 |
| Financial statements | All colleges | 바카라 사이트¢ Finance record 바카라 사이트¢ Financial statements 바카라 사이트¢ Audit committee annual report 바카라 사이트¢ Audit findings report 바카라 사이트¢ Non-dormant subsidiary financial statements 바카라 사이트¢ Additional evidence, as requested |
Finance record template publication date: TBC | 31 December 2025 |
Colleges may also be asked to submit additional returns, for example where they have received restructuring or capital grants.