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title: "The Windmill Players — check charity number 1196878 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Windmill Players a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196878. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Holly Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-windmill-players
retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:56:38.478Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Windmill Players is a registered charity (number 1196878) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £24,405 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Windmill Players?

Registered charity number

1196878

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Holly Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£24,405

Website

[thewindmilplayers.co.uk](https://thewindmilplayers.co.uk/)

## What does The Windmill Players do?

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.

## What causes is The Windmill Players registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Windmill Players yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Windmill Players 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Windmill Players a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Windmill Players is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196878) 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 Windmill Players's charity number?

The Windmill Players's charity number is 1196878. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196878?

Search 1196878 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 Windmill Players do?

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.

Does The Windmill Players have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Windmill Players. 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 Windmill Players?

The Windmill Players's website is https://thewindmilplayers.co.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/1196878).