THE MILLS ARCHIVE TRUST
We are a permanent repository for the documentary and photographic records of traditional and contemporary mills and milling, as well as similar structures dependent on traditional power sources. We make material freely available for public inspection and use in research and learning and welcome serious researchers, as well as to those who simply want to find out more about our milling heritage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus for the year, with total income rising to £262,890 compared to £225,330 in the previous year. Unrestricted reserves increased by 15% to £68,780, providing cover for five months of unrestricted costs, which is slightly below the charity's stated policy target of six months. The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our unrestricted reserve (cash plus Gift Aid due) at year end of £68,780 was up 15% on the previous year providing cover for 5 months of unrestricted costs, slightly below our target of 6 months.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2014)
Trustees
- Dr Ronald Frederick Cookson MBE MA PhDchair
- Amanda Knight LLB
- CHARLES PINCHBECK
- Dr MARGARET SIMONS
- Graham Douglas Hackney
- Martin James Savage
- Michael Jonathon Evans BA
- Michael Stephen Cookson
- Mildred May Cookson
- Nick Camillo Le Neve Walmsley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £263k | £259k |
| 31/03/2024 | £225k | £222k |
| 31/03/2023 | £163k | £194k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £184k |
| 31/03/2021 | £163k | £166k |
Common questions
Is THE MILLS ARCHIVE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus for the year, with total income rising to £262,890 compared to £225,330 in the previous year. Unrestricted reserves increased by 15% to £68,780, providing cover for five months of unrestricted costs, which is slightly below the charity's stated policy target of six months. The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MILLS ARCHIVE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MILLS ARCHIVE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GEORGE FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GEORGE FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE GEORGE FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE GEORGE FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS | FY2024 | £4k | It also donated £4000 to the Mills Archive Trust. |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS | FY2025 | £4k | Donation |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS | FY2022 | £2k | Donation |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS | FY2023 | £2k | Donation |
| THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS | FY2021 | £2k | Donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/01/2023 | £199k | "#DYC Reading emPOWERed" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/01/2018 | £95k | "Succession breeds success" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/03/2016 | £9k | "Nuts & Bolters" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/05/2015 | £68k | "From Quern to Computer" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/10/2013 | £10k | "Making Friends, Engaging People" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/01/2008 | £50k | "Frank Gregory Online" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/03/2005 | £49k | "Millers' Tales; The Changing Face of Kentish Mills" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/05/2002 | £50k | "The Mills Archive Online" |