--- title: "Higher Mill Museum Trust — check charity number 1179086 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Higher Mill Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179086. Education/training charity based in West View. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/higher-mill-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:17:45.330Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Higher Mill Museum Trust is a registered charity (number 1179086) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,564 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Higher Mill Museum Trust? Registered charity number 1179086 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location West View Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,564 Website [highermillmuseum.org.uk](http://highermillmuseum.org.uk/) ## What does Higher Mill Museum Trust do? 31 Dec 2017(522KB)Charitable objectsA) THE ACQUISITION OF HIGHER MILL HELMSHORE AND ITS RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION AS A BUILDING OF ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTEREST B) THE USE OF HIGHER MILL AS A MUSEUM OF EARLY TEXTILE MACHINES C) THE ACQUISITION OF EARLY TEXTILE MACHINES FOR DISPLAY IN THE MUSEUM D) THE PURSUIT OF THE FORGOING ENDS BY MEANS OF MEETINGS EXHIBITIONS LECTURES PUBLIC ## What causes is Higher Mill Museum Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Higher Mill Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Higher Mill Museum Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=higher-mill-museum-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://highermillmuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Higher Mill Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Higher Mill Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179086) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Higher Mill Museum Trust's charity number? Higher Mill Museum Trust's charity number is 1179086. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179086? Search 1179086 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Higher Mill Museum Trust do? 31 Dec 2017(522KB)Charitable objectsA) THE ACQUISITION OF HIGHER MILL HELMSHORE AND ITS RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION AS A BUILDING OF ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTEREST B) THE USE OF HIGHER MILL AS A MUSEUM OF EARLY TEXTILE MACHINES C) THE ACQUISITION OF EARLY TEXTILE MACHINES FOR DISPLAY IN THE MUSEUM D) THE PURSUIT OF THE FORGOING ENDS BY MEANS OF MEETINGS EXHIBITIONS LECTURES PUBLIC Does Higher Mill Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Higher Mill Museum Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Higher Mill Museum Trust? Higher Mill Museum Trust's website is http://highermillmuseum.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1179086).