Vale Mill Trust
Analysis
Vale Mill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in TYNE & WEAR. It was registered in May 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Vale Mill Trust reported income of £38k and spending of £46k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £38k (+217%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 332%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Vale Mill Trust sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Herefordshire Samaritans (£38k), Velmore Church (£38k) and Raffa International Development Agency (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Path Head Water Mill is a restored 1730 working waterwheel and museum, set in a beautiful tranquil environment in Summerhill, Blaydon. With free entry, and a volunteer-run cafe in the summer, visitors can enjoy the grounds. We are open and accessible to a wide range of volunteers. The Mill offers educational and family activities and provides experiences for all ages and abilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Samaritans | Hereford | £38k |
| Velmore Church | Eastleigh | £38k |
| Raffa International Development Agency | Birmingham | £38k |
| Crescent Aid UK | Rochdale | £38k |