--- title: "The Mills Archive Trust — check charity number 1155828 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mills Archive Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155828. Education/training charity based in Watlington House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mills-archive-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:49:55.264Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mills Archive Trust is a registered charity (number 1155828) 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 £262,890 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Mills Archive Trust? Registered charity number 1155828 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Watlington House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £262,890 Website [millsarchive.org](http://millsarchive.org/) ## What does The Mills Archive Trust do? We are a permanent repository for the documentary and photographic records of traditional and contemporary mills and milling, as well as similar structures dependent on traditional power sources. We make material freely available for public inspection and use in research and learning and welcome serious researchers, as well as to those who simply want to find out more about our milling heritage. ## What causes is The Mills Archive Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mills Archive Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mills Archive 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=the-mills-archive-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://millsarchive.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mills Archive Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mills Archive Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155828) 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 The Mills Archive Trust's charity number? The Mills Archive Trust's charity number is 1155828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155828? Search 1155828 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 The Mills Archive Trust do? We are a permanent repository for the documentary and photographic records of traditional and contemporary mills and milling, as well as similar structures dependent on traditional power sources. We make material freely available for public inspection and use in research and learning and welcome serious researchers, as well as to those who simply want to find out more about our milling heritage. Does The Mills Archive Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mills Archive 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 The Mills Archive Trust? The Mills Archive Trust's website is http://millsarchive.org — 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/1155828).