West Blatchington Windmill Society
Analysis
West Blatchington Windmill Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in January 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, West Blatchington Windmill Society reported income of £10k and spending of £4,141, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £2,825 to £10k (+257%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 40% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, West Blatchington Windmill Society sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hailsham Historical and Natural History Society (£10k), Morton Village Society (£10k) and Friends of Charlecote Church (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
OPEN WEST BLATCHINGTON WINDMILL TO THE PUBLIC ON OPEN DAYS AND SCHOOL AND OTHER PRE-BOOKED GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISPLAYS ON MILLING AND LOCAL HISTORY.TO RAISE MONEY FOR MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Historical and Natural History Society | East Sussex | £10k |
| Morton Village Society | Keighley | £10k |
| Friends of Charlecote Church | Warwick | £10k |
| Charney Hall and Field Trust | Wantage | £10k |