The Windmill Players
Analysis
The Windmill Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Thornton Cleveleys. It was registered in December 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Windmill Players reported income of £24k and spending of £23k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £14k to £24k (+79%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 107% 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, The Windmill Players sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sutton on Trent Sports and Community Centre (£24k), Baltica (£24k) and Milburn Village Hall (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education in the subjects of the art of drama and musical theatre performances for all in the local community and the promotion of the art of drama and its understanding and appreciation for the public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton on Trent Sports and Community Centre | Notts | £24k |
| Baltica | Leeds | £24k |
| Milburn Village Hall | Penrith | £24k |
| Village Hall Bledlow Ridge | High Wycombe | £24k |