--- title: "Highfields Community Association — check charity number 1118624 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Highfields Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118624. Education/training charity based in 96 Melbourne Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highfields-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:58:14.042Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Highfields Community Association is a registered charity (number 1118624) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £598,358 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Highfields Community Association? Registered charity number 1118624 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 96 Melbourne Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £598,358 Website [www.highfieldscentre.ac.uk](http://www.highfieldscentre.ac.uk/) ## What does Highfields Community Association do? HCA traditionally provided a wide range of lifelong learning/community development services (adult learning/early years/children & young people) & through the new Highfields Centre, it provides a wide range of arts/sports/advice services. Since 1/12/10, Highfields Centre has acquired independence, with the transfer of the building and all of its staff & services from Leicester City Council to HCA. ## What causes is Highfields Community Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highfields Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highfields Community Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=highfields-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.highfieldscentre.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highfields Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Highfields Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118624) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Highfields Community Association's charity number? Highfields Community Association's charity number is 1118624. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118624? Search 1118624 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Highfields Community Association do? HCA traditionally provided a wide range of lifelong learning/community development services (adult learning/early years/children & young people) & through the new Highfields Centre, it provides a wide range of arts/sports/advice services. Since 1/12/10, Highfields Centre has acquired independence, with the transfer of the building and all of its staff & services from Leicester City Council to HCA. Does Highfields Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highfields Community Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Highfields Community Association? Highfields Community Association's website is http://www.highfieldscentre.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1118624).