LOW MILL OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE CIO
To advance the education of children and young people's physical, mental and social capabilities through the provision of accessible and affordable adventurous education and recreational activities by maintaining and managing an outdoor education centre, facilities and equipment. Plus other charitable activities the trustees may think appropriate.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,754 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £598,867 to £578,113. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing sufficient cash flows and budgets through 2025 to meet liabilities. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Residential fees 227,279” — page 16
“The trustees' policy is therefore to reserve deposits until the time of delivery and aim to build free reserves at a minimum level commensurate with being able to meet ongoing costs in periods of low activity or in the event of a temporary closure of the centre.”
“On 16 July 2025, Mr C A Hutchinson declared the the loan of £100,000 to be considered as a gift with immediate effect.” — page 25
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/10/2020)
Trustees
- Andrew Spencer Civilchair
- Asa Gurden
- Charles Anthony Hutchinson
- David George Liddell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £267k | £287k |
| 31/12/2023 | £165k | £251k |
| 31/12/2022 | £96k | £164k |
| 31/12/2021 | £179k | £294k |
| 31/12/2020 | £221k | £296k |
Common questions
Is LOW MILL OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £20,754 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £598,867 to £578,113. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, citing sufficient cash flows and budgets through 2025 to meet liabilities. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LOW MILL OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOW MILL OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE CIO as a grant recipient include NORMANBY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMANBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| NORMANBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 12/06/2025 | £5k | Grant to Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO |
| UK government | 04/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 01/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |