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Hitchin United Charities

The two main purposes of HUC are to operate almshouses in Hitchin and to support apprenticeships, together with more general eleemosynary purposes.

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Activities & Mission

The two main purposes of HUC are to operate almshouses in Hitchin and to support apprenticeships, together with more general eleemosynary purposes.

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
£123,988
Latest Expenditure
£124,131

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.1%
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
£123,988
£124,1310 / 0
2024
£127,843
£154,5530 / 0
2023
£121,631
£154,2260 / 0
2022
£126,707
£85,4400 / 0
2021
£136,400
£73,3200 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hitchin United Charities

What does Hitchin United Charities do?

The two main purposes of HUC are to operate almshouses in Hitchin and to support apprenticeships, together with more general eleemosynary purposes.

How much income did Hitchin United Charities report in 2025?

Hitchin United Charities reported total income of £124k and reported expenditure of £124k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hitchin United Charities registered as a charity?

Hitchin United Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1964 as charity number 236308. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Hitchin United Charities?

Hitchin United Charities is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hitchin United Charities operate?

Hitchin United Charities operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hitchin United Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Hitchin United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 236308.

Details

Address
c/o John Shilcock Ltd
99 Bancroft
Hitchin
SG5 1NQ
Registration Date
26 October 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
236308
Charity Number
236308

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Trustees

David Winstanley
Joan Joe
Also governs 2 other charities
JOAN KIRBY
Also governs 2 other charities
Keith Hoskins
Mark Seaman-Hill
MICHAEL BRADLY RUSSELL
Also governs 2 other charities
Stephen Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
Valerie Bryant

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