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International Play Association

IPA is an international non-governmental organisation originally founded in 1961. It provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors. IPA's purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child's right to play as a fundamental human right.

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Activities & Mission

IPA is an international non-governmental organisation originally founded in 1961. It provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors. IPA's purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child's right to play as a fundamental human right.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,134
Latest Expenditure
£14,177

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,134
£14,1770 / 7
2023
£9,881
£9,8680 / 1
2022
£10,014
£5,0980 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Play Association

What does International Play Association do?

IPA is an international non-governmental organisation originally founded in 1961. It provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors. IPA's purpose is to protect, preserve and promote the child's right to play as a fundamental human right.

How much income did International Play Association report in 2024?

International Play Association reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was International Play Association registered as a charity?

International Play Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 2021 as charity number 1195848. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs International Play Association?

International Play Association is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robyn Jane Monro Miller. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Play Association operate?

International Play Association operates across 40 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 37 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Play Association a registered charity?

Yes — International Play Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195848.

Details

Address
PLAY WALES
PARK HOUSE
GREYFRIARS RD
CARDIFF
CF10 3AF
Website
ipaworld.org
Registration Date
20 September 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5172855
Charity Number
1195848

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Trustees

Robyn Jane Monro Miller Chair
Dr Sudeshna Chatterjee
Dr Victor Hing Yeung Koong
Mike Greenaway
Sven Krister Stanley Svensson
Tam Baillie

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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