HIGHLIGHTS
To provide out of school and holiday activities for children and young people up to the age of 19, to alleviate the effects of poverty and disadvantage in London's inner-city boroughs of high deprivation. To offer access to opportunities for recreation, sport, arts, skills-development, advice and guidance, to improve C&YP?s health and wellbeing, strengthen resiliency and broaden horizons.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £5,354 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £4,886. The trustees aim to hold free reserves sufficient to protect services and ensure adequate cashflow, with unrestricted funds standing at £4,886. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation or indicating non-compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold free reserves at a level sufficient to protect services and ensure adequate cashflow for the organisation’s needs.” — page 2
Trustees
- BELLA MOSKOWITS
- CHANA LIAS
- GITTEL SCHONFELD
- MR ABRAHM TAUB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £92k | £86k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £91k |
| 31/12/2022 | £104k | £100k |
| 31/12/2021 | £95k | £97k |
| 31/12/2020 | £88k | £92k |
Common questions
Is HIGHLIGHTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £5,354 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £4,886. The trustees aim to hold free reserves sufficient to protect services and ensure adequate cashflow, with unrestricted funds standing at £4,886. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation or indicating non-compliance with accounting requirements. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HIGHLIGHTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HIGHLIGHTS as a grant recipient include BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST, TALLOW CHANDLERS BENEVOLENT FUND NO 2, JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2024 | £20k | Giving Is Getting |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Time to Shine |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £9k | Lead and Succeed! |
| UK government | 18/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £10k | Project 'Step Up' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/09/2016 | £10k | Everyone's a star |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2015 | £10k | Project Be a Sport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2013 | £10k | Holiday Highlights |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2011 | £9k | Number One Showcase |