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Community Action Suffolk

Also known as: Cas

We aim to improve the economic viability & the health & well being of communities across Suffolk by delivering high quality infrastructure services to strengthen & champion the voluntary & community sector (VCS) in Suffolk.Our work supports rural communities, volunteering & children, young people & families through partnership working within the VCS & working with public & private sectors.

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Activities & Mission

We aim to improve the economic viability & the health & well being of communities across Suffolk by delivering high quality infrastructure services to strengthen & champion the voluntary & community sector (VCS) in Suffolk.Our work supports rural communities, volunteering & children, young people & families through partnership working within the VCS & working with public & private sectors.

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

Latest Income
£2,021,662
Latest Expenditure
£2,326,707

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,321
Charitable Activities £1,399,556
Other Trading £449,612
Investments £37,515
Other Income £133,658

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,845,472
Raising Funds £481,235
Governance £44,902
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,021,662
£2,326,707£1,845,472£1,978,877£908,08248 / 5
2024
£2,084,583
£2,287,380£1,877,507£2,283,922£1,386,00049 / 7
2023
£2,554,858
£2,520,305£2,102,637£2,486,719£1,413,85152 / 10
2022
£2,701,947
£2,546,142£2,236,664£2,452,166£1,439,00755 / 10
2021
£2,129,732
£1,872,121£1,585,264£2,296,361£1,254,34347 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Action Suffolk

What does Community Action Suffolk do?

We aim to improve the economic viability & the health & well being of communities across Suffolk by delivering high quality infrastructure services to strengthen & champion the voluntary & community sector (VCS) in Suffolk.Our work supports rural communities, volunteering & children, young people & families through partnership working within the VCS & working with public & private sectors.

How much income did Community Action Suffolk report in 2025?

Community Action Suffolk reported total income of £2.02m and reported expenditure of £2.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Action Suffolk?

Community Action Suffolk has a program ratio of 91.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community Action Suffolk registered as a charity?

Community Action Suffolk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 2013 as charity number 1150501. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Community Action Suffolk?

Community Action Suffolk is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kevin James Ward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Action Suffolk operate?

Community Action Suffolk operates across 3 areas: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Community Action Suffolk a registered charity?

Yes — Community Action Suffolk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150501.

Details

Address
BRIGHTSPACE
160 HADLEIGH ROAD
IPSWICH
IP2 0HH
Registration Date
15 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033860
Charity Number
1150501

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Trustees

Kevin James Ward Chair
Andrew Michael Wright
Ashley Smith
Charlotte Bate
IAIN DUNNETT
Matthew Clemence
Michael Locke

Also Known As

  • Cas

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