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Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust

Also known as: Elizabeth House

Elizabeth House is a multi-purpose community centre in the heart of a socially diverse neighbourhood in North London. The Charity's aims are to improve local residents quality of life, connect people together, provide practical support and create opportunities for local people. The charity prioritises children, young people and families, but we are an inclusive space offering activities for all.

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Activities & Mission

Elizabeth House is a multi-purpose community centre in the heart of a socially diverse neighbourhood in North London. The Charity's aims are to improve local residents quality of life, connect people together, provide practical support and create opportunities for local people. The charity prioritises children, young people and families, but we are an inclusive space offering activities for all.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£582,782
Latest Expenditure
£621,422

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £50,789
Charitable Activities £470,345
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £61,648

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £616,558
Raising Funds £0
Governance £21,968
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,864

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£582,782
£621,422£616,558£789,387£573,00516 / 40
2024
£630,631
£544,008£544,008£828,027£320,14515 / 50
2023
£634,947
£615,859£610,522£741,404£295,32614 / 60
2022
£560,257
£456,372£455,492£722,316£272,70914 / 40
2021
£455,618
£394,4630 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust

What does Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust do?

Elizabeth House is a multi-purpose community centre in the heart of a socially diverse neighbourhood in North London. The Charity's aims are to improve local residents quality of life, connect people together, provide practical support and create opportunities for local people. The charity prioritises children, young people and families, but we are an inclusive space offering activities for all.

How much income did Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust report in 2025?

Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust reported total income of £583k and reported expenditure of £621k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust?

Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust has a program ratio of 105.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust registered as a charity?

Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 1993 as charity number 1029704. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust?

Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust operate?

Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust operates across 4 areas: Camden, Hackney, Haringey and Islington.

Is Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Highbury Vale-Blackstock Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029704.

Details

Address
HIGHBURY VALE BLACKSTOCK TRUST
ELIZABETH HOUSE
2 HURLOCK STREET
LONDON
N5 1ED
Registration Date
6 December 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029704
Charity Number
1029704

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Trustees

Andrew Baxter
Edward Glasier
Garry Luxford
Jonathan Gore
Lis Rideal
Lucilia Falsarella Pereira
Roshni Shah
Tsigereda Tekletsadik
Valerie Bossman-Quarshie

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Elizabeth House

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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