THE MILLIN CHARITY
To reduce inequalities, alleviate poverty and increase opportunities and wellbeing for the local communities; To provide Community Training programmes, capacity building, skills development, accredited courses, workshops, advice and guidance and enterprise opportunities to enable people to overcome barriers and improve financial, economic and social independence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £85,334 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £388,318. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £30,600 are below the stated policy target of £51,166, which is intended to cover three months of core costs. The charity remains in a position to continue its activities with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities 101,099” — page 12
“The Millin Charity is under this target for 2024-2025”
Trustees
- YASMIN SULTANA KHAN BA HONSchair
- Dinah Elizabeth Bennett
- Hannah Layford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £388k | £302k |
| 31/03/2024 | £257k | £260k |
| 31/03/2023 | £224k | £238k |
| 31/03/2022 | £199k | £211k |
| 31/03/2021 | £156k | £168k |
Common questions
Is THE MILLIN CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £85,334 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £388,318. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £30,600 are below the stated policy target of £51,166, which is intended to cover three months of core costs. The charity remains in a position to continue its activities with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 19/02/2026 | £8k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/01/2026 | £30k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/11/2025 | £1k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 13/11/2025 | £1k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2025 | £9k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 06/02/2025 | £5k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/12/2024 | £2k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/05/2024 | £1k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £7k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2023 | £178k | Together We Can at the Women's Enterprise Hubs |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £10k | Grant to The Millin Charity |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/03/2019 | £5k | For work with people experiencing poverty and disadvantage |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/02/2018 | £10k | Local Women Local Enterprise Gateshead |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/02/2018 | £10k | Local Women Local Enterprise Gateshead |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2017 | £212k | The Womens Trading Collective |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/07/2016 | £2k | Towards access to learning opportunities and basic skills for unemployed women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2016 | £9k | Local Women Local Enterprise |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/06/2016 | £2k | Towards Activity Club enabling young people to improve skills, learning, integration |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/09/2015 | £2k | Towards Course development |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2010 | £483k | Millin Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2009 | £10k | Millin Centre's Creative Arts Group |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/10/2005 | £106k | Grant awarded to North Benwell Black Residents' Support Group (Tyne & Wear) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/11/2003 | £15k | Grant awarded to North Benwell Black Residents' Support Group (Tyne & Wear) |
| UK government | — | £27k | Virgin Money Foundation North East Fund |