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Ipswich Community Media And Learning

We provide free sessions in music, media, creative arts, and language learning to hundreds of local people every week. Our mission is to challenge inequality by empowering people to transform their lives through learning and creativity. We are based in Westgate Ward in Ipswich, one of the most deprived and ethnically diverse wards in Suffolk.

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Activities & Mission

We provide free sessions in music, media, creative arts, and language learning to hundreds of local people every week. Our mission is to challenge inequality by empowering people to transform their lives through learning and creativity. We are based in Westgate Ward in Ipswich, one of the most deprived and ethnically diverse wards in Suffolk.

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
£417,704
Latest Expenditure
£391,598

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.8%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£417,704
£391,5980 / 35
2023
£274,692
£359,0860 / 15
2022
£287,807
£235,9500 / 18
2021
£186,686
£144,8510 / 30
2020
£88,066
£24,3570 / 40

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Frequently asked questions about Ipswich Community Media And Learning

What does Ipswich Community Media And Learning do?

We provide free sessions in music, media, creative arts, and language learning to hundreds of local people every week. Our mission is to challenge inequality by empowering people to transform their lives through learning and creativity. We are based in Westgate Ward in Ipswich, one of the most deprived and ethnically diverse wards in Suffolk.

How much income did Ipswich Community Media And Learning report in 2024?

Ipswich Community Media And Learning reported total income of £418k and reported expenditure of £392k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ipswich Community Media And Learning registered as a charity?

Ipswich Community Media And Learning was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2019 as charity number 1186056. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Ipswich Community Media And Learning?

Ipswich Community Media And Learning is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gulshanbir Kaur Kayembe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ipswich Community Media And Learning operate?

Ipswich Community Media And Learning operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ipswich Community Media And Learning a registered charity?

Yes — Ipswich Community Media And Learning is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186056.

Details

Address
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
6 SOUTH STREET
IPSWICH
Suffolk
IP1 3NU
Registration Date
30 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5136395
Charity Number
1186056

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Trustees

Gulshanbir Kaur Kayembe Chair
Alessandra De Laurentis
Douglas Lewis Betts
Eric Philbert
Janet Mary Ingle
Marius Daniel Banceanu
Mayuri Chandravadan Patel
Virginia Ann Shoesmith

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