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The Arkwright Society Limited

The Arkwright Society is a registered charity concerned with the education and conservation of Industrial Heritage at the Cromford Mills site, and is part of the Derwent Valley Mill World Heritage Site.

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Activities & Mission

The Arkwright Society is a registered charity concerned with the education and conservation of Industrial Heritage at the Cromford Mills site, and is part of the Derwent Valley Mill World Heritage Site.

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
£2,512,598
Latest Expenditure
£2,500,248

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 25.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £163,367
Charitable Activities £1,423,230
Other Trading £844,874
Investments £2,912
Other Income £78,215

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,855,884
Raising Funds £644,364
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,512,598
£2,500,248£1,855,884£4,191,030£051 / 80
2024
£2,052,943
£1,850,839£1,197,837£4,178,680£050 / 75
2023
£1,501,925
£1,868,999£1,287,154£3,887,462£046 / 78
2022
£1,543,566
£1,634,763£1,147,671£4,218,482£047 / 78
2021
£1,929,423
£1,432,627£1,032,694£4,313,352£055 / 84

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Arkwright Society Limited

What does The Arkwright Society Limited do?

The Arkwright Society is a registered charity concerned with the education and conservation of Industrial Heritage at the Cromford Mills site, and is part of the Derwent Valley Mill World Heritage Site.

How much income did The Arkwright Society Limited report in 2025?

The Arkwright Society Limited reported total income of £2.51m and reported expenditure of £2.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Arkwright Society Limited registered as a charity?

The Arkwright Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1985 as charity number 515526. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Arkwright Society Limited?

The Arkwright Society Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Rivers CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Arkwright Society Limited operate?

The Arkwright Society Limited operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Arkwright Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Arkwright Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 515526.

Details

Address
Sir Richard Arkwright's Mill
Cromford Mill
Mill Lane
Cromford
Derbyshire
DE4 3RQ
Registration Date
1 April 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
515526
Charity Number
515526

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Trustees

John Rivers CBE Chair
Andrew Cochrane
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Birds
Also governs 1 other charity
Deborah Jardine
Dr Catherine Clare Feely
Jonathan Phipps
NEIL RIDDLE
Nigel Johns
Paul Stuart
Professor Paula Holt MBE

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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