--- title: "Highgate Academy Birmingham — check charity number 1166487 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Highgate Academy Birmingham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166487. Education/training charity based in Edward Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highgate-academy-birmingham retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:59:20.507Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Highgate Academy Birmingham is a registered charity (number 1166487) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £80,000 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Highgate Academy Birmingham? Registered charity number 1166487 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Edward Road Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £80,000 ## What does Highgate Academy Birmingham do? TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN BIRMINGHAM BY PROVIDING EQUIPPING AND MAINTAINING A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 11-16 FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND THE PROVISION OF ADULT EDUCATION. TO OWN AND LEASE PROPERTY FOR EDUCATIONAL PROPUSES. ## What causes is Highgate Academy Birmingham registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highgate Academy Birmingham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highgate Academy Birmingham 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=highgate-academy-birmingham&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highgate Academy Birmingham a legitimate charity? Yes. Highgate Academy Birmingham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166487) 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 Highgate Academy Birmingham's charity number? Highgate Academy Birmingham's charity number is 1166487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166487? Search 1166487 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 Highgate Academy Birmingham do? TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN BIRMINGHAM BY PROVIDING EQUIPPING AND MAINTAINING A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 11-16 FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND THE PROVISION OF ADULT EDUCATION. TO OWN AND LEASE PROPERTY FOR EDUCATIONAL PROPUSES. Does Highgate Academy Birmingham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highgate Academy Birmingham. 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 Highgate Academy Birmingham? Highgate Academy Birmingham does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1166487).