mills is a patron of shine (formerly the association for spina bifida and hydrocephalus), and has raised money for the charity since the death of his son archie from the condition in 2002. he has also appeared on bbc five live's fighting talk. mills now acts as a regular pundit and commentator (often alongside alan green) for bbc radio five live's coverage of the premier league, league cup, fa cup, uefa champions league and england national football team matches.