Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
Analysis
Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leyburn. It was registered in August 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO reported income of £421k and spending of £309k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £179k to £421k (+135%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 116% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy (£421k), Rabble Theatre (£421k) and Hias+jcore (£421k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of children and young people's physical, mental and social capabilities through the provision of accessible and affordable adventurous education and recreational activities by maintaining and managing an outdoor education centre, facilities and equipment. Plus other charitable activities the trustees may think appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy | Plymouth | £421k |
| Rabble Theatre | Reading | £421k |
| Hias+jcore | £421k | |
| Seaham Eastlea and District Community Association | Seaham | £422k |