WOODBRIDGE TIDE MILL CHARITABLE TRUST
Operation and maintenance of the Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum. The present Mill was built in 1793 and is Grade I listed. The Mill is open to the public and produces and sells its own flour. Guided tours and special events for schools take place.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The document is an unsubmitted draft of the Charity Commission Annual Return for the year ending 2026-03-31, meaning no formal financial statements or auditor reports are present. The charity reported gross income of £189,460 and spending of £156,617, resulting in a surplus, but reserves and policy targets are not disclosed in this filing.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies (excluding Endowments Received) £120,103”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/12/2019)
Trustees
- Ian McComas Jacobchair
- Fiona Jane Kindness
- Geoffrey Edwin Holdcroft
- Jayen Raithatha
- Lady Vicki Jessel
- Matthew Ryan
- Michael James Sutton
- Robin Sanders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £189k | £157k |
| 31/03/2025 | £100k | £93k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £79k |
| 31/03/2023 | £73k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £88k | £75k |
Common questions
Is WOODBRIDGE TIDE MILL CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The document is an unsubmitted draft of the Charity Commission Annual Return for the year ending 2026-03-31, meaning no formal financial statements or auditor reports are present. The charity reported gross income of £189,460 and spending of £156,617, resulting in a surplus, but reserves and policy targets are not disclosed in this filing.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/09/2025 | £27k | "Woodbridge Tidemill External Restoration" |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £25k | Millionaire Street 2025 06w1 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/09/2024 | £12k | "Woodbridge Tidemill Hurst Frame remedial works" |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £13k | ALB-Historic England-Woodbridge Tide Mill Schools Programme (Covid-19 Emergency Response) |