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The Alan Edward Higgs Charity

The clerk to the trustees is the initial contact for local bodies and organisations seeking grants. These applications are screened to ensure that the applications meet the objectives of the Charity. The trustees meet regularly to consider the applications and to make grants in appropriate circumstances.

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Activities & Mission

The clerk to the trustees is the initial contact for local bodies and organisations seeking grants. These applications are screened to ensure that the applications meet the objectives of the Charity. The trustees meet regularly to consider the applications and to make grants in appropriate circumstances.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£954,807
Latest Expenditure
£734,516

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 41.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £428,680
Investments £526,127
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £543,283
Raising Funds £191,233
Governance £114,225
Grants to Institutions £429,058
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£954,807
£734,516£543,283£20,850,252£443,7162 / 0
2024
£675,669
£621,197£372,461£20,795,724£850,4192 / 0
2023
£575,342
£639,264£414,531£19,463,190£969,9622 / 0
2022
£583,306
£548,114£282,191£20,408,932£408,5282 / 0
2021
£416,753
£903,0920 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Alan Edward Higgs Charity

What does The Alan Edward Higgs Charity do?

The clerk to the trustees is the initial contact for local bodies and organisations seeking grants. These applications are screened to ensure that the applications meet the objectives of the Charity. The trustees meet regularly to consider the applications and to make grants in appropriate circumstances.

How much income did The Alan Edward Higgs Charity report in 2025?

The Alan Edward Higgs Charity reported total income of £955k and reported expenditure of £735k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Alan Edward Higgs Charity?

The Alan Edward Higgs Charity has a program ratio of 56.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Alan Edward Higgs Charity registered as a charity?

The Alan Edward Higgs Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1979 as charity number 509367. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Alan Edward Higgs Charity?

The Alan Edward Higgs Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Edward William Barrett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Alan Edward Higgs Charity operate?

The Alan Edward Higgs Charity operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.

Is The Alan Edward Higgs Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Alan Edward Higgs Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 509367.

Details

Address
The Coventry Building Society Arena
Judd's Lane
Longford
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV6 6GE
Registration Date
14 November 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
509367
Charity Number
509367

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Trustees

Alexander Edward William Barrett Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
EMILY LUCY BARLOW
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Louise Bates
MARILYN FREDA KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN JP
Also governs 1 other charity
Steven Alan Cooke
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Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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