The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited
Also known as: The Operating Charitable Company Limited, Royal Gunpowder Mills
The company's principal object and activity during the year was to develop and manage the site and collections of the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills, provide programmes of education for schoolchildren, and open days for the general public to visit.
Activities & Mission
The company's principal object and activity during the year was to develop and manage the site and collections of the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills, provide programmes of education for schoolchildren, and open days for the general public to visit.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,072,889 | £1,263,855 | £1,262,481 | £0 | £0 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £556,096 | £656,287 | £621,594 | £4,217,647 | £4,188,376 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £488,990 | £652,538 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £417,553 | £581,027 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £306,638 | £506,875 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited
What does The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited do?
The company's principal object and activity during the year was to develop and manage the site and collections of the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills, provide programmes of education for schoolchildren, and open days for the general public to visit.
How much income did The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited report in 2025?
The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited registered as a charity?
The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1997 as charity number 1062968. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited?
The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fiona Baxter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited operate?
The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062968.
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Beaulieu Drive
WALTHAM ABBEY
EN9 1JY
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Also Known As
- The Operating Charitable Company Limited
- Royal Gunpowder Mills
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