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Ipswich Community Playbus

Also known as: Ipswich Playbus Project

To advance the education of children below compulsory school age, by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for group play in which parents can participate where appropriate. In the interests of social welfare to provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Ipswich so that the conditions of life may be improved.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of children below compulsory school age, by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for group play in which parents can participate where appropriate. In the interests of social welfare to provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Ipswich so that the conditions of life may be improved.

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
£143,431
Latest Expenditure
£107,257

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 74.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 74.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£143,431
£107,2570 / 1
2024
£168,582
£82,6830 / 1
2023
£84,574
£80,7290 / 0
2022
£47,203
£61,0520 / 0
2021
£77,228
£48,1800 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ipswich Community Playbus

What does Ipswich Community Playbus do?

To advance the education of children below compulsory school age, by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for group play in which parents can participate where appropriate. In the interests of social welfare to provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Ipswich so that the conditions of life may be improved.

How much income did Ipswich Community Playbus report in 2025?

Ipswich Community Playbus reported total income of £143k and reported expenditure of £107k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ipswich Community Playbus registered as a charity?

Ipswich Community Playbus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1979 as charity number 278061. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Ipswich Community Playbus?

Ipswich Community Playbus is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELIZABETH MARY HARSANT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ipswich Community Playbus operate?

Ipswich Community Playbus operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ipswich Community Playbus a registered charity?

Yes — Ipswich Community Playbus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278061.

Details

Address
IPSWICH COMMUNITY PLAYBUS
7 Constantine Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2DL
Registration Date
23 July 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278061
Charity Number
278061

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Trustees

ELIZABETH MARY HARSANT Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
JANE O'SHEA
LYNNE V BURR
ROBERT WHITEHEAD
SANDRA DAWN CATLIN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Ipswich Playbus Project

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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