THE TOWN MILL TRUST LYME REGIS
Registered charity 1041614 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
1) Tours of historic, restored water mill - to public and educational groups. 2) Mount exhibitions in Art Gallery by a range of artists including community groups. 3) Educate the public in the history of the architecture of the mill, mills in general and an appreciation of the arts. 4) Provide space in Mill buildings for artisan crafts, workshops, food retailers, cafe/restaurant and gift shop.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on unrestricted funds of £3,806 for the year, compared to a surplus in the prior period, resulting in a net asset position of £807,030. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains a viable concern with a bank balance of £184,316, though it notes that reserves have historically been too low and are currently retained at £60,000 as a contingency.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund — “Lyme Regis Town Mill Trust are delighted to announce that their application for a grant of just over £127,000 from The National Lottery Heri…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
3 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold); recorded price paid £90k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Andrew Charles Davies
- DAVID PETER WITHAM
- Joanne Fox
- Philip Lawrence May
- Robert McLaughlin
- Simon Parry Williams
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Dorset
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE TOWN MILL TRUST LYME REGIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit on unrestricted funds of £3,806 for the year, compared to a surplus in the prior period, resulting in a net asset position of £807,030. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains a viable concern with a bank balance of £184,316, though it notes that reserves have historically been too low and are currently retained at £60,000 as a contingency. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
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