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Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum

Mill and Museum open to the public, end of May to end of September each year.

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Activities & Mission

Mill and Museum open to the public, end of May to end of September each year.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£20,747
Latest Expenditure
£10,931

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 52.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 52.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,747
£10,9310 / 4
2024
£10,411
£10,9750 / 20
2023
£10,932
£11,0070 / 10
2022
£0
£00 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum

What does Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum do?

Mill and Museum open to the public, end of May to end of September each year.

How much income did Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum report in 2025?

Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum registered as a charity?

Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 2020 as charity number 1191078. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum?

Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum operate?

Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum a registered charity?

Yes — Bishops Lydeard Mill And Rural Life Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191078.

Details

Address
THE MILL HOUSE
MILL LANE
BISHOPS LYDEARD
TAUNTON
TA4 3LN
Registration Date
31 August 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5161728
Charity Number
1191078

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Trustees

ABIGAIL CLARE COOK
Also governs 1 other charity
HANNAH ELIZABETH COOK
Martin Paul Turner
Richard John Cook
YVONNE MARGARET BACK

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