FRIENDS OF UPMINSTER WINDMILL
The Friends of Upminster Windmill manage Upminster Windmill on behalf of the London Borough of Havering. A major restoration programme funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and others, including a significant contribution of volunteer labour by ourselves, was completed in 2023, and we now operate the site as a visitor attraction and educational resource.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £591,438 at the end of the 2024/25 financial year, resulting in a surplus of £12,008 against a budgeted surplus of £6,000. The trustees confirm the charity had no liabilities, guarantees, or outstanding debts at the year-end. While the charity does not have a significant event reserves policy, it believes the current level is necessary to cover potential major repairs or prolonged closure.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 24,111”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/06/2016)
- Received assets from another charity (06/04/2016)
Trustees
- David Alfred Shaw
- Justin Christopher Coombs
- Keith Wilkinson
- Marion Sach
- Paul Leonard Sainsbury
- Warren Alan George Lyons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £52k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £39k |
| 31/03/2022 | £24k | £25k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £33k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF UPMINSTER WINDMILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £591,438 at the end of the 2024/25 financial year, resulting in a surplus of £12,008 against a budgeted surplus of £6,000. The trustees confirm the charity had no liabilities, guarantees, or outstanding debts at the year-end. While the charity does not have a significant event reserves policy, it believes the current level is necessary to cover potential major repairs or prolonged closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/05/2006 | £5k | "The Group Plans To Restore Upminster Windmill To Working Condition And Develop It As An Educational Asset. The Award Will Fund A Crafts Fai" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2006 | £5k | Country crafts fair |