Bows And Arrows
The nurseries provide education and care to children aged 0 - 8 years old across six premises in Ipswich.
Activities & Mission
The nurseries provide education and care to children aged 0 - 8 years old across six premises in Ipswich.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,328,773 | £2,158,312 | £192,923 | £1,359,168 | £696,313 | 121 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,871,453 | £2,133,849 | £2,133,849 | £1,188,707 | £415,980 | 101 / 4 |
| 2022 | £1,947,966 | £1,944,683 | £1,940,065 | £1,451,103 | £500,000 | 96 / 5 |
| 2021 | £1,827,560 | £1,711,973 | £1,711,973 | £1,447,820 | £662,931 | 99 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,859,584 | £1,663,279 | £1,663,279 | £1,332,233 | £478,334 | 101 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bows And Arrows
What does Bows And Arrows do?
The nurseries provide education and care to children aged 0 - 8 years old across six premises in Ipswich.
How much income did Bows And Arrows report in 2024?
Bows And Arrows reported total income of £2.33m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bows And Arrows?
Bows And Arrows has a program ratio of 8.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bows And Arrows registered as a charity?
Bows And Arrows was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2009 as charity number 1129046. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Bows And Arrows?
Bows And Arrows is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kelly-Marie Taylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bows And Arrows operate?
Bows And Arrows operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bows And Arrows a registered charity?
Yes — Bows And Arrows is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129046.
Details
Whitton Sports Community Centre
Whitton Church Lane
Ipswich
IP1 6LW
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