VALE MILL TRUST
Registration #1011002 · Registered
pathheadwatermill.orgpathheadwatermill6@gmail.com
PATH HEAD WATER MILL SUMMERHILL NE21 4SP
Path Head Water Mill is a restored 1730 working waterwheel and museum, set in a beautiful tranquil environment in Summerhill, Blaydon. With free entry, and a volunteer-run cafe in the summer, visitors can enjoy the grounds. We are open and accessible to a wide range of volunteers. The Mill offers educational and family activities and provides experiences for all ages and abilities.
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About VALE MILL TRUST
VALE MILL TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1011002). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 83/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), VALE MILL TRUST reported a total income of £29,129 and total expenditure of £27,963, a spending ratio of 96% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, VALE MILL TRUST describes its activities as follows: Path Head Water Mill is a restored 1730 working waterwheel and museum, set in a beautiful tranquil environment in Summerhill, Blaydon. With free entry, and a volunteer-run cafe in the summer, visitors can enjoy the grounds. We are open and accessible to a wide range of volunteers. The Mill offers educational and family activities and provides experiences for all ages and abilities. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for VALE MILL TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 96.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £29,129 | £27,963 | 96% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026