Plymouth Highbury Trust
Also known as: Plymouth Society for Mentally Handicapped, Plymouth Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
Relieveing poverty, the education and religion of people with Learning Disabilities in the City of Plymouth
Activities & Mission
Relieveing poverty, the education and religion of people with Learning Disabilities in the City of Plymouth
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 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,727,939 | £1,602,159 | £1,598,060 | £1,487,528 | £1,236,849 | 38 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,543,466 | £1,528,120 | £1,524,369 | £1,364,141 | £1,151,745 | 39 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,803,983 | £1,546,003 | £1,533,320 | £1,327,353 | £1,114,475 | 38 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,510,616 | £1,478,310 | £1,474,237 | £1,091,258 | £886,841 | 72 / 12 |
| 2021 | £1,367,839 | £1,291,054 | £1,287,543 | £1,104,618 | £687,563 | 74 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Highbury Trust
What does Plymouth Highbury Trust do?
Relieveing poverty, the education and religion of people with Learning Disabilities in the City of Plymouth
How much income did Plymouth Highbury Trust report in 2025?
Plymouth Highbury Trust reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Plymouth Highbury Trust?
Plymouth Highbury Trust has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Plymouth Highbury Trust registered as a charity?
Plymouth Highbury Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 1967 as charity number 252165. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Plymouth Highbury Trust?
Plymouth Highbury Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Stewart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Plymouth Highbury Trust operate?
Plymouth Highbury Trust operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Plymouth Highbury Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Plymouth Highbury Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 252165.
Details
207 OUTLAND ROAD
PLYMOUTH
PL2 3PF
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Also Known As
- Plymouth Society for Mentally Handicapped
- Plymouth Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated