THE WINDMILL TRUST

Registered charity 1195160 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We provide therapeutic services to children and young people aged 4-18

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Latest income

£93k

Latest spending

£101k

Registered

2021

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,729 for the year, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of £30,937. The trustees note that while they have adequate resources for the next twelve months, the charity is vulnerable due to reliance on competitive grant funding and may need to scale back services if anticipated funding is not secured. The reserves policy targets three months of operating costs, which the current unrestricted reserves appear to exceed based on the stated annual expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £31k)

“The reserves policy of the trust is to work towards maintaining sufficient unallocated reserves representing 3 months total operating costs.” — page 30

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“In the event that current anticipated funding is not received during the next twelve months then the charitable activities of the trust will need to be scaled back accordingly to ensure that it can continue its operational existence and provide services, but on a reduced level until additional funding can be secured”

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Windmill Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Cumbria Community Foundation — “The Windmill Trust was funded in part by a grant from Cumbria Community Foundation through the Cumbria Fund. We are very grateful for their …” (source page)
Francis Scott Charitable Trust — “Funding was awarded by The Francis C Scott Charitable Trust for 2024-2025. We are so thankful for the support received.” (source page)
Kelly Family Foundation — “Thank you to Kelly Family Charitable Trust for part funding the work of our charity in 2024 and 2025.” (source page)
National Lottery Community Fund — “The National Lottery Community Fund, which distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes has kindly supported The Win…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Anthony Nichollschair · trustee of 2 other charities
Andrew Paul Evan Adamson Reynolds
Peter Anthony Ovens
Robert Andrew Bryson Higgins
Tiffany Jane Solender

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cumbria

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£93k	£101k
31/12/2023	£56k	£57k
31/12/2022	£67k	£17k

Common questions

Is THE WINDMILL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,729 for the year, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of £30,937. The trustees note that while they have adequate resources for the next twelve months, the charity is vulnerable due to reliance on competitive grant funding and may need to scale back services if anticipated funding is not secured. The reserves policy targets three months of operating costs, which the current unrestricted reserves appear to exceed based on the stated annual expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE WINDMILL TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WINDMILL TRUST as a grant recipient include WRIGHT'S CLOCK LAND CIO, FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
WRIGHT'S CLOCK LAND CIO	FY2023	£1.0m	restoration of Fulbourn windmill (up to £1million maximum, subject to conditions)
FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£35k
FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2023	£30k
MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST	FY2024	£2k
THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2022	£2k	Youth and Employment
SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION	FY2025	£2k
THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2025	£1k
FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2024	£0

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	21/08/2025	£20k	Specialist Psychotherapy using Arts for Children and Young People.
The National Lottery Community Fund	27/06/2024	£20k	Creative Therapy Groups for Children with Anxiety
The National Lottery Community Fund	16/06/2023	£10k	Creative Therapy for Distressed Children in Cumbria
Postcode Lottery	27/09/2022	£25k	Salary for Children's Therapist for West Cumbria
The National Lottery Community Fund	25/02/2022	£10k	Therapy for Children with ACE's