Freedom of Information Requests - Budget and Staff
Date: 17 July 2025
Our ref: SIR180669/A5257236
Information Request – Budget and Staff
Your Request
I am writing to request the following information under Freedom of Information legislation.
- The total operational budget of NatureScot in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25.
- The total headcount of NatureScot in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25.
- The total FTE number of staff employed by NatureScot in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25.
- The FTE number of staff in the Financial Year 2024/25 earning salaries over a) £50,000, b) £80,000 and c) £100,000.’
Our Response
Following a search of the information we hold our response is below.
Please note, our operational budget and out-turn are recorded in our Annual Accounts.
| Year | Total operational budget (£000) | Total headcount (HC) | FTE number of staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £58,256 | 777 | 719 |
| 2023/24 | £61,524 | 807 | 744 |
| 2024/25 | £65,507 | 820 | 760 |
| Salary (gross) | FTE number of staff |
|---|---|
| Over £50,000 | 130 HC, 122.33 FTE |
| Over £80,000 | 6 HC, 6 FTE |
| Over £100,000 | 1 HC, 1 FTE |
Review and Appeal
I hope this information meets your requirements, but if you are dissatisfied with how we have responded to your information request, please write to us within 40 working days explaining your concerns. You can contact us at Battleby, Redgorton, Perth, PH1 3EW or email us at [email protected]. We will carry out a review of our response and contact you with our findings within 20 working days.
If you are not satisfied following this, you can make an appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner within 6 months. The Scottish Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9DS
Telephone: 01334 464610
Yours sincerely
FOI Officer,
NatureScot
