Highdown School Association
Analysis
Highdown School Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in April 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Highdown School Association reported income of £36k and spending of £16k, leaving 55% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,115 to £36k (+764%), an average of +72% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 279%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Highdown School Association sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 2nd Swanwick Scout Group (£36k), 3rd Woodthorpe (St Mark's) Scout Group (£36k) and Orley Farm Association (£36k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To raise awareness and improve communications of school related activities that benefit parents, pupils and school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Swanwick Scout Group | Derbyshire | £36k |
| 3rd Woodthorpe (St Mark's) Scout Group | Nottingham | £36k |
| Orley Farm Association | Harrow on the HIll | £36k |
| Bournemouth Education and Cultural Association | Bournemouth | £36k |