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.
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.
Grants
The Alan Edward Higgs Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £429,058
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% 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
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 | £954,807 | £734,516 | £543,283 | £20,850,252 | £443,716 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £675,669 | £621,197 | £372,461 | £20,795,724 | £850,419 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £575,342 | £639,264 | £414,531 | £19,463,190 | £969,962 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £583,306 | £548,114 | £282,191 | £20,408,932 | £408,528 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £416,753 | £903,092 | 0 / 0 |
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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 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated