THE HIGHBURY CENTRE
Provision of guest houses for the reception, accommodation, boarding and maintenance of foreign and home missionaries and Christian friends.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £295,444 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily driven by a £361,066 loss on investments. Per the trustees' report, total funds carried forward decreased to £2,546,031, with net current assets standing at £294,728, which is significantly below the trustees' target free reserve level of £1,000,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity paid for trustee indemnity insurance of £1,843 (2023 £1,619) on behalf of the trustees as part of its combined insurance policy.” — page 27
“A relative of key management personnel was employed by the charity and received a gross salary of £23,091(2023: £22,595). Employers' National Insurance was £3,427 (2023: £1,781).” — page 27
“The charity paid for trustee indemnity insurance of £1,843 (2023 £1,619) on behalf of the trustees as part of its combined insurance policy.” — page 27
“A relative of key management personnel was employed by the charity and received a gross salary of £23,091(2023: £22,595). Employers' National Insurance was £3,427 (2023: £1,781).” — page 27
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Hendrik Lourens Martinus Du Plessischair
- Grant John Noel Farrant
- Janet Ann Campbell
- Rev Prakash Thankachan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £803k | £990k |
| 31/12/2024 | £863k | £798k |
| 31/12/2023 | £855k | £776k |
| 31/12/2022 | £640k | £622k |
| 31/12/2021 | £260k | £405k |
Common questions
Is THE HIGHBURY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £295,444 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily driven by a £361,066 loss on investments. Per the trustees' report, total funds carried forward decreased to £2,546,031, with net current assets standing at £294,728, which is significantly below the trustees' target free reserve level of £1,000,000. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Caladine Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £68k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £41k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HIGHBURY CENTRE | £803k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHBURY | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHBURY QUADRANT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHBURY COMMUNITY NURSERY | £947k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HIGHBURY ROUNDHOUSE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HIGHBURY VALE-BLACKSTOCK TRUST | £583k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |