# Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1193727 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193727)
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/OBWindmill
- Latest income: £2,587; spending £394
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-old-buckenham-windmill

Providing access to and fundraising for the preservation of Old Buckenham Windmill in Old Buckenham, Norfolk.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,587 | £394 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,561 | £3,574 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £10.2k | £1,276 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,535 | £180 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education and the preservation, protection and maintenance of old Buckenham Windmill for the public benefit in particular but not exclusively by all or any of the following means:(1) Repairing, refurbishing and restoring old Buckenham Windmill to sound condition and full working order.(2) Conserving and maintaining the restored mill as a working museum open to the public.(3) Developing and maintaining an educational centre and visitor facilities on the mill site so as to attract visitors and develop their awareness and understanding ofthe heritage asset, including the provision of access for all people.

## What it funds

Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill reported income of £2,587 and spending of £394. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £5,424 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (facebook.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £394. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £1,356 a year.

### How large is Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill?

In its latest reported year Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill reported income of £2,587 and spending of £394.


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