Highfields Community Association
HCA traditionally provided a wide range of lifelong learning/community development services (adult learning/early years/children & young people) & through the new Highfields Centre, it provides a wide range of arts/sports/advice services. Since 1/12/10, Highfields Centre has acquired independence, with the transfer of the building and all of its staff & services from Leicester City Council to HCA.
Activities & Mission
HCA traditionally provided a wide range of lifelong learning/community development services (adult learning/early years/children & young people) & through the new Highfields Centre, it provides a wide range of arts/sports/advice services. Since 1/12/10, Highfields Centre has acquired independence, with the transfer of the building and all of its staff & services from Leicester City Council to HCA.
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 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% 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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £598,358 | £522,042 | £522,042 | £724,907 | £596,475 | 23 / 101 |
| 2024 | £513,001 | £509,165 | £509,165 | £648,591 | £566,405 | 21 / 17 |
| 2023 | £440,352 | £597,892 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2022 | £489,001 | £486,488 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2021 | £567,376 | £349,319 | £349,319 | £799,783 | £575,833 | 20 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about Highfields Community Association
What does Highfields Community Association do?
HCA traditionally provided a wide range of lifelong learning/community development services (adult learning/early years/children & young people) & through the new Highfields Centre, it provides a wide range of arts/sports/advice services. Since 1/12/10, Highfields Centre has acquired independence, with the transfer of the building and all of its staff & services from Leicester City Council to HCA.
How much income did Highfields Community Association report in 2025?
Highfields Community Association reported total income of £598k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Highfields Community Association?
Highfields Community Association has a program ratio of 87.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Highfields Community Association registered as a charity?
Highfields Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2007 as charity number 1118624. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Highfields Community Association?
Highfields Community Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Highfields Community Association operate?
Highfields Community Association operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.
Is Highfields Community Association a registered charity?
Yes — Highfields Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118624.
Details
96 MELBOURNE ROAD
LEICESTER
LE2 0DS
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