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Highfield Park Trust

To maintain a sustainable park as public open space for the benefit of the people of St Albans and to provide facilities in the Park for their enjoyment.

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Activities & Mission

To maintain a sustainable park as public open space for the benefit of the people of St Albans and to provide facilities in the Park for their enjoyment.

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

Latest Income
£370,764
Latest Expenditure
£413,643

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 111.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 111.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£370,764
£413,6430 / 10
2024
£286,764
£362,6990 / 5
2023
£260,350
£280,7420 / 20
2022
£279,680
£218,2170 / 10
2021
£230,035
£280,1400 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Highfield Park Trust

What does Highfield Park Trust do?

To maintain a sustainable park as public open space for the benefit of the people of St Albans and to provide facilities in the Park for their enjoyment.

How much income did Highfield Park Trust report in 2025?

Highfield Park Trust reported total income of £371k and reported expenditure of £414k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Highfield Park Trust registered as a charity?

Highfield Park Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 1996 as charity number 1059251. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Highfield Park Trust?

Highfield Park Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIM ABBOTT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Highfield Park Trust operate?

Highfield Park Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Highfield Park Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Highfield Park Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059251.

Details

Address
Highfield Park Visitor Centre
Hill End Lane
ST. ALBANS
AL4 0RA
Registration Date
15 November 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1059251
Charity Number
1059251

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Trustees

TIM ABBOTT Chair
Carla Ortega
Also governs 1 other charity
Etheldreda Mary Gordon
Ian Jamieson Day
Louisa Woolley
MIKE CURTIS
SARAH GRAHAM
Simon Bell

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30 July 2026
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