AIM HIGHER
Registered charity 1169327 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
"Empowering neurodiverse children, young people and their families across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire."We are dedicated to providing neurodiversity, mental health, and educational support for families of children and young people aged 0-25 years. With a special focus on autism, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive community where every individual can thrive.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £58,712 as of 31 July 2025, with a net income of £5,601 for the year. The trustees report that reserves are adequate to meet commitments, maintaining a policy of holding between six and nine months of budgeted expenditure. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Charitable activities Grants 53,602”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between six months and nine months budgeted expenditure (held: £59k)
“The current reserves policy adopted by the trustees is to maintain reserves at a level which is between six months and nine months budgeted expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Neil Hudgell Limited sponsored the charity's annual ball; trustee Mrs H Collinson is an employee of Neil Hudgell Limited.
“Neil Hudgell Limited have sponsored the charity's annual ball where trustee, Mrs H Collinson, is an employee.” — page 14
“Ms S Leedham, a trustee, provides occupational health services to beneficiaries of the charity at non-preferential rates.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Ms S Leedham provides occupational health services to beneficiaries at non-preferential rates.
“Neil Hudgell Limited have sponsored the charity's annual ball where trustee, Mrs H Collinson, is an employee.” — page 14
“Ms S Leedham, a trustee, provides occupational health services to beneficiaries of the charity at non-preferential rates.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Several trustees' children/dependants utilize charity services at non-preferential rates.
“Neil Hudgell Limited have sponsored the charity's annual ball where trustee, Mrs H Collinson, is an employee.” — page 14
“Ms S Leedham, a trustee, provides occupational health services to beneficiaries of the charity at non-preferential rates.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Several trustees' family members contributed to the charity.
“Neil Hudgell Limited have sponsored the charity's annual ball where trustee, Mrs H Collinson, is an employee.” — page 14
“Ms S Leedham, a trustee, provides occupational health services to beneficiaries of the charity at non-preferential rates.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Aim Higher (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/06/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Clair Samson
- David Beilby
- Hayley Collinson
- Katrina Todd
- Scarlet Karina Leedham
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: East Riding Of Yorkshire · Kingston Upon Hull City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AIM HIGHER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £58,712 as of 31 July 2025, with a net income of £5,601 for the year. The trustees report that reserves are adequate to meet commitments, maintaining a policy of holding between six and nine months of budgeted expenditure. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AIM HIGHER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AIM HIGHER as a grant recipient include The Cranswick Charitable Trust, THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY, THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST.
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