Friends Of Highgate School Society
The charity's principal activities are to provide funds to support the continuing education at Highgate School of any student whose parents have died or whose family financial circumstances have deteriorated unexpectedly, to fund the education at Highgate School of students whose parents could not afford the fees without financial support and to provide educational facilities and equipment.
Activities & Mission
The charity's principal activities are to provide funds to support the continuing education at Highgate School of any student whose parents have died or whose family financial circumstances have deteriorated unexpectedly, to fund the education at Highgate School of students whose parents could not afford the fees without financial support and to provide educational facilities and equipment.
Grants
Friends Of Highgate School Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £306,646
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £148,688 | £306,646 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £209,263 | £253,647 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £146,664 | £187,947 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £173,565 | £243,858 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £173,726 | £572,795 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Highgate School Society
What does Friends Of Highgate School Society do?
The charity's principal activities are to provide funds to support the continuing education at Highgate School of any student whose parents have died or whose family financial circumstances have deteriorated unexpectedly, to fund the education at Highgate School of students whose parents could not afford the fees without financial support and to provide educational facilities and equipment.
How much income did Friends Of Highgate School Society report in 2025?
Friends Of Highgate School Society reported total income of £149k and reported expenditure of £307k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Highgate School Society registered as a charity?
Friends Of Highgate School Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 1996 as charity number 1056624. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Friends Of Highgate School Society?
Friends Of Highgate School Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Stanislaus Dodd QC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Highgate School Society operate?
Friends Of Highgate School Society operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Highgate School Society a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Highgate School Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056624.
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- 26 October 2026
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