The Highbury Centre

Also known as: The Foreign Missions Club 2005

Provision of guest houses for the reception, accommodation, boarding and maintenance of foreign and home missionaries and Christian friends.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of guest houses for the reception, accommodation, boarding and maintenance of foreign and home missionaries and Christian friends.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£863,443

Latest Expenditure

£797,821

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 5.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £483

Charitable Activities £775,049

Other Trading £0

Investments £87,911

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £789,136

Raising Funds £8,685

Governance £34,060

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£863,443	£797,821	£789,136	£2,546,031	£294,728	10 / 0
2023	£854,959	£776,416	£768,491	£2,841,475	£450,000	14 / 0
2022	£639,667	£622,186	£613,846	£2,746,155	£400,000	12 / 0
2021	£260,326	£404,812				0 / 0
2020	£403,036	£509,102				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Highbury Centre

What does The Highbury Centre do?

Provision of guest houses for the reception, accommodation, boarding and maintenance of foreign and home missionaries and Christian friends.

How much income did The Highbury Centre report in 2024?

The Highbury Centre reported total income of £863k and reported expenditure of £798k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Highbury Centre registered as a charity?

The Highbury Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 February 2006 as charity number 1113000. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Highbury Centre?

The Highbury Centre is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hendrik Lourens Martinus Du Plessis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Highbury Centre operate?

The Highbury Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Highbury Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Highbury Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113000.