Highfields Trust CIO
Highfields Trust CIO makes grants to national and local charities. Please note that the charity does not respond to unsolicited mail.
Activities & Mission
Highfields Trust CIO makes grants to national and local charities. Please note that the charity does not respond to unsolicited mail.
Grants
Highfields Trust CIO is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £99,722
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 2021 — Highfields Trust (organisation 263999)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £101,803 | £99,722 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £119,195 | £125,500 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £65,818 | £86,480 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £233,348 | £202,426 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £58,917 | £67,522 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Highfields Trust CIO
What does Highfields Trust CIO do?
Highfields Trust CIO makes grants to national and local charities. Please note that the charity does not respond to unsolicited mail.
How much income did Highfields Trust CIO report in 2026?
Highfields Trust CIO reported total income of £102k and reported expenditure of £100k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Highfields Trust CIO registered as a charity?
Highfields Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2020 as charity number 1192896. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Highfields Trust CIO?
Highfields Trust CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JOHN RUSSELL FRY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Highfields Trust CIO operate?
Highfields Trust CIO operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is Highfields Trust CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Highfields Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192896.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated