Partnerships
9 September 2025
The TSCG Strategic Plan 2024–30 Annual Report (Year 1, FY25) outlines the first year’s progress against six strategic priorities for the College Group. The plan is designed to be flexible and responsive to a changing sector, with a vision to lead in education and skills for the city region.
Over
900
Colleagues
Over
6000
Adults
1500
Apprentices
6000
Young Adults
Over
400
University Centre Students
Annual Income Over
£60m
To read our 6 strategic objectives please see our 2024 – 30 Strategic Plan
Providing a curriculum that delivers the skills our economy needs – locally, regionally and nationally.
In Year 1, TSCG made strong progress toward aligning its curriculum with regional economic priorities. While some targets were impacted by national factors, the College Group saw growth in key areas including apprenticeships, adult education, and employer engagement, supported by new initiatives like the Airport Skills Hub and strategic partnerships.
FEIF Statistics
Launch of the HIVE in partnership with SHARP
Delivering an exceptional student experience.
Year 1 saw meaningful gains in student outcomes across TSCG. Key performance indicators for 16–19 learners, apprenticeships, and destinations improved, student attendance continued to rise in comparison to recent years. The Belong Project helped reduce exclusions, and new strategies for SEND and vulnerable learners enhanced support. Enrichment and political literacy initiatives expanded, contributing to a more inclusive and engaging student experience.
Developing Citizens of the Future
Ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
TSCG delivered a strong financial performance in Year 1, meeting all key targets for income, EBITDA, and financial health. With a refreshed marketing strategy, a robust capital investment plan, and improved procurement practices, the College Group remains well-positioned for sustainable growth and long-term resilience.
New £27m building opened in September 2025
Funding Snapshot
£7.5m
Adults
£3.2m
Apprentices
£3m
High Needs Funding
£41.7m
16-19 Year Olds
£2m
Commercial
£2.6m
Higher Education
Driving innovation in technology, facilities and skills delivery.
TSCG made solid progress in modernising its digital and physical infrastructure. A digital entitlement is now in place, with AI integration underway and a new Chief Technology Officer leading the development of a group-wide DDaT strategy. Estates improvements, including the Cheadle redevelopment, are advancing, and satisfaction with resources has risen among staff and students, marking a strong foundation for future innovation.
Case study: Innovation Hub employer feedback
Employers across the region are increasingly using TSCG’s Innovation Hub to host events, deliver training, and collaborate in immersive, tech-enabled spaces. These facilities offer a dynamic environment for community engagement, strengthening local partnerships and supporting workforce development.
“We used the incredible immersive space at TSCG, near our wonderful Art Gallery. What a superb addition to our creative and driven town.”
-Stockport Library
Providing civic leadership to positively influence our communities.
TSCG continues to strengthen its role as a civic leader in the region. In Year 1, the College Group deepened partnerships with over 70 organisations, expanded community learning, and advanced its sustainability agenda, achieving ISO 14001 certification and signing the “Race to Zero” pledge. With EDI embedded in its culture and inclusive governance in place, TSCG is driving meaningful social value and long-term impact across its communities.
Case study: AGE UK Stockport partnership
Every month, our campuses open their doors to Age UK Stockport members for Welcome Wednesdays. Our students offer hair and beauty treatments, digital literacy support, plumbing demonstrations, and energy-saving advice.
During Digital Drop-In sessions, student volunteers support Age UK Stockport members to use digital devices safely and effectively.
Beyond just partnering with the College, Age UK Stockport met The Light Cinema at a Community Partnerships event and are now working together to put on dementia screenings and even dementia discos for the local community.
This was one of the first Community Partnerships projects – running since 2018 – and is a brilliant example of communities getting together to share learning, advice and skills. It’s also just really good fun!
"From a meeting back in 2018, I had a conversation about older and younger generations working together to form a wonderful partnership of intergenerational work. Over the years this has evolved and numbers have grown, and this has been such an inspirational project, older and younger ages working well together and sharing experiences.
We are so proud to be involved in working with the Trafford & Stockport College Group and the great relationship we have with them, and we look forward to further ideas/ projects for the future."
- Hazel Batty -
Senior Lead for Communities and Hospital discharge services Age UK Stockport
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