The Mills Charity

Provide for people in Framlingham and the surrounding area, assistance for those in need, hardship, or distress, provide and maintain the Almshouses and assist with other projects which are for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Framlingham and surrounding area.

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Activities & Mission

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

Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£401,196

Latest Expenditure

£357,558

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 31.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £201,735

Other Trading £0

Investments £104,083

Other Income £300,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £310,856

Raising Funds £31,002

Governance £75,933

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.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£401,196	£357,558				0 / 0
2024	£392,576	£245,528				0 / 0
2023	£362,346	£202,173				0 / 0
2022	£605,818	£341,858	£310,856	£9,773,406	£171,547	2 / 0
2021	£257,129	£259,123				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mills Charity

What does The Mills Charity do?

How much income did The Mills Charity report in 2025?

The Mills Charity reported total income of £401k and reported expenditure of £358k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mills Charity?

The Mills Charity has a program ratio of 51.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mills Charity registered as a charity?

The Mills Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207259. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Mills Charity?

The Mills Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mills Charity operate?

The Mills Charity operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mills Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Mills Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207259.