London Higher

London Higher is the place where universities and higher education colleges come together to identify the opportunities and address the challenges of working in London.We are a not-for-profit charity and company limited by guarantee established in 1999 by over forty higher education providers. We run four core collaborative programmes, each with its own stream of research and advocacy activities.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,231,903

Latest Expenditure

£1,221,587

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,666

Charitable Activities £1,181,468

Other Trading £0

Investments £28,769

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,221,587

Raising Funds £0

Governance £22,687

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£1,231,903	£1,221,587	£1,221,587	£826,056	£811,611	17 / 14
2024	£1,351,945	£1,293,049	£1,293,049	£815,740	£790,636	17 / 21
2023	£1,085,367	£1,062,078	£1,062,078	£756,844	£726,291	15 / 0
2022	£1,022,637	£1,028,640	£1,028,640	£733,555	£706,379	16 / 0
2021	£1,333,028	£1,339,540	£1,339,540	£739,558	£691,154	19 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Higher

What does London Higher do?

How much income did London Higher report in 2025?

London Higher reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London Higher?

London Higher has a program ratio of 99.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London Higher registered as a charity?

London Higher was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2006 as charity number 1114873. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs London Higher?

London Higher 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 London Higher operate?

London Higher operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Higher a registered charity?

Yes — London Higher is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114873.