Higham Hall College
Provision of short residential courses for adults of all ages and in general the advancement of education for the benefit of the public, including people with a disability.
Activities & Mission
Provision of short residential courses for adults of all ages and in general the advancement of education for the benefit of the public, including people with a disability.
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 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,244,419 | £1,184,680 | £1,146,601 | £1,341,358 | £1,341,358 | 35 / 17 |
| 2023 | £1,079,922 | £1,043,393 | £1,043,393 | £1,281,619 | £128,169 | 34 / 4 |
| 2022 | £982,786 | £943,078 | £904,648 | £1,245,090 | £57,570 | 34 / 7 |
| 2021 | £722,639 | £709,309 | £683,716 | £1,205,382 | £97,566 | 35 / 0 |
| 2020 | £719,782 | £715,105 | £689,364 | £1,192,052 | £141,278 | 29 / 9 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Higham Hall College
What does Higham Hall College do?
Provision of short residential courses for adults of all ages and in general the advancement of education for the benefit of the public, including people with a disability.
How much income did Higham Hall College report in 2024?
Higham Hall College reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Higham Hall College?
Higham Hall College has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Higham Hall College registered as a charity?
Higham Hall College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2008 as charity number 1124959. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Higham Hall College?
Higham Hall College is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARGARET WALKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Higham Hall College operate?
Higham Hall College operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Higham Hall College a registered charity?
Yes — Higham Hall College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124959.
Details
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
COCKERMOUTH
CA13 9SH
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- 14 May 2026
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