Acorn Bank Watermill Trust
Analysis
Acorn Bank Watermill Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in January 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Acorn Bank Watermill Trust reported income of £15k and spending of £13k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £15k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 86%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Acorn Bank Watermill Trust sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Avon Valley Concerts (£15k), The Arts Society Dorset County (£15k) and The Arts Society Rudgwick (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To preserve for the public benefit Acorn Bank Watermill, a Grade II* listed 19th Century watermill, located on the National Trust's Acorn Bank Estate at Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP as a building of architectural and historical interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Valley Concerts | Fordingbridge | £15k |
| The Arts Society Dorset County | Dorchester | £15k |
| The Arts Society Rudgwick | Dorking | £15k |
| New Mills Band 1812 | Stockport | £15k |