Higham Ferrers United Charities
Analysis
Higham Ferrers United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northamptonshire. It was registered in March 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Higham Ferrers United Charities reported income of £23k and spending of £18k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £23k to £23k (+1.2%), an average of +0.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Higham Ferrers United Charities sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Feed the Community (£23k), Little Angels Trust (£23k) and Educating the Children (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Own and manage 6 almshouses and benefits elderly local people through providing accomodation via the almshouses and making grants
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Feed the Community | Cleethorpes | £23k |
| Little Angels Trust | London | £23k |
| Educating the Children | Lincolnshire | £23k |
| Interior Educators | Durham | £23k |