THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

Registration #532259 · Registered

https://www.nmes.org

john.phillp@blueyonder.co.uk

84 WATKIN ROAD CLAYTON-LE-WOODS PR6 7PX

90
out of 100
Platinum

Primarily to encourage interest in Industrial Heritage, particularly the stationary steam engine as widely used in the textile industry throughout the north of England. The Society has developed a museum at the Bolton Steam Museum where its collection of some 29 steam engines can be seen working in steam by the public on regular Open Days.

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About THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED

THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 532259), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED reported a total income of £37,362 and total expenditure of £18,988 (a spending ratio of 51%, which may warrant further review of spending efficiency). According to the Charity Commission, THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED operates with the following stated purpose: Primarily to encourage interest in Industrial Heritage, particularly the stationary steam engine as widely used in the textile industry throughout the north of England. The Society has developed a museum at the Bolton Steam Museum where its collection of some 29 steam engines can be seen working in steam by the public on regular Open Days. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE NORTHERN MILL ENGINE SOCIETY LIMITED in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 50.8% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£37,362£18,98851%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026