Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust
Also known as: Friends of Highgate Cemetery
The management of Highgate Cemetery:- to facilitate its use as a public burial ground- to give access to graveowners and others- to conserve its natural and built environment
Activities & Mission
The management of Highgate Cemetery:- to facilitate its use as a public burial ground- to give access to graveowners and others- to conserve its natural and built environment
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,261,120 | £2,184,215 | £2,101,457 | £13,153,416 | £13,153,416 | 20 / 160 |
| 2024 | £3,107,480 | £2,713,055 | £2,624,101 | £12,076,511 | £12,076,511 | 19 / 160 |
| 2023 | £2,054,211 | £2,267,063 | £2,184,897 | £11,682,086 | £11,682,086 | 17 / 175 |
| 2022 | £1,730,351 | £1,750,752 | £1,674,192 | £11,894,938 | £11,894,938 | 17 / 175 |
| 2021 | £1,636,861 | £1,367,969 | £1,306,326 | £12,507,914 | £12,500,412 | 14 / 160 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust
What does Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust do?
The management of Highgate Cemetery:- to facilitate its use as a public burial ground- to give access to graveowners and others- to conserve its natural and built environment
How much income did Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust report in 2025?
Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust reported total income of £3.26m and reported expenditure of £2.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust?
Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust has a program ratio of 79.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust registered as a charity?
Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 October 1996 as charity number 1058392. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust?
Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust operate?
Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058392.
Details
SWAINS LANE
LONDON
N6 6PJ
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- 14 May 2026
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