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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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

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
£52,488
Latest Expenditure
£40,480

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.1%
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — The Upminster Windmill Preservation Trust Limited (organisation 4003677)
  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — Friends of Upminster Windmill (organisation 3991967)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£52,488
£40,4800 / 102
2024
£93,339
£60,3040 / 100
2023
£22,876
£38,6960 / 52
2022
£24,478
£24,7230 / 43
2021
£21,148
£32,8000 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Upminster Windmill

What does Friends Of Upminster Windmill do?

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.

How much income did Friends Of Upminster Windmill report in 2025?

Friends Of Upminster Windmill reported total income of £52k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Upminster Windmill registered as a charity?

Friends Of Upminster Windmill was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2015 as charity number 1162180. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Friends Of Upminster Windmill?

Friends Of Upminster Windmill is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Upminster Windmill operate?

Friends Of Upminster Windmill operates in Havering, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Upminster Windmill a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Upminster Windmill is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162180.

Details

Address
1 HIGHVIEW GARDENS
UPMINSTER
RM14 2YU
Registration Date
12 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5057799
Charity Number
1162180

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Trustees

David Alfred Shaw
Also governs 1 other charity
Justin Christopher Coombs
Keith Wilkinson
Marion Sach
Paul Leonard Sainsbury
Warren Alan George Lyons

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