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The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust

The Trustees have the power to apply the income and capital of the Trust for such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.Unsolicited applications for support will not be considered by the Trustees.

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees have the power to apply the income and capital of the Trust for such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.Unsolicited applications for support will not be considered by the Trustees.

Grants

The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£44,144
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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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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
£47,186
Latest Expenditure
£44,144

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 93.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£47,186
£44,1440 / 0
2025
£43,527
£39,7800 / 0
2024
£40,684
£30,3870 / 0
2023
£39,715
£32,7390 / 0
2022
£35,874
£52,9990 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust

What does The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust do?

The Trustees have the power to apply the income and capital of the Trust for such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.Unsolicited applications for support will not be considered by the Trustees.

How much income did The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust report in 2026?

The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1964 as charity number 229861. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust?

The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust operate?

The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Walter Higgs Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 229861.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 March 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
229861
Charity Number
229861

Trustees

Emma Jane Knott
KEVIN JOHN SELWYN KNOTT
Also governs 1 other charity
NICOLA JANE KNOTT

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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