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The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited (number 532259) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited do?
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited
Answers The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
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Is The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited a legitimate charity?
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The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited's charity number is 532259. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited do?
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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How can I donate to The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited?
The register records The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited's trustees paid?
The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited registered as a charity?
The Northern Mill Engine Society Limited was entered on the register on 27 March 1974. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01119455).