Highcliffe Community Association
The objectives of Highcliffe Community Association CIO are to promote recreation and leisure time activities for the inhabitants of Highcliffe and the surrounding area of East Dorset and The New Forest.
Activities & Mission
The objectives of Highcliffe Community Association CIO are to promote recreation and leisure time activities for the inhabitants of Highcliffe and the surrounding area of East Dorset and The New Forest.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Highcliffe Community Association (organisation 278035)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £696,551 | £83,672 | £83,563 | £1,065,240 | £138,065 | 0 / 90 |
| 2024 | £63,204 | £68,283 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2023 | £53,388 | £44,853 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2022 | £44,955 | £71,978 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2021 | £45,086 | £20,879 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Highcliffe Community Association
What does Highcliffe Community Association do?
The objectives of Highcliffe Community Association CIO are to promote recreation and leisure time activities for the inhabitants of Highcliffe and the surrounding area of East Dorset and The New Forest.
How much income did Highcliffe Community Association report in 2025?
Highcliffe Community Association reported total income of £697k and reported expenditure of £84k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Highcliffe Community Association?
Highcliffe Community Association has a program ratio of 12.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Highcliffe Community Association registered as a charity?
Highcliffe Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2020 as charity number 1189336. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Highcliffe Community Association?
Highcliffe Community Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Highcliffe Community Association operate?
Highcliffe Community Association operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Hampshire.
Is Highcliffe Community Association a registered charity?
Yes — Highcliffe Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189336.
Details
Waterford Road
Highcliffe
CHRISTCHURCH
BH23 5JL
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