Ipswich Town Foundation
Also known as: Friends of Ipswich Town Fc., Ipswich Town Community Trust
Ipswich Town Foundation is the official charity of Ipswich Town Football Club, using the power of Ipswich Town FC to make a genuine positive difference to the lives of individuals and groups in Suffolk. We deliver a diverse range of programmes across community participation and inclusion, education and employability, health and wellbeing and sport and physical activity.
Activities & Mission
Ipswich Town Foundation is the official charity of Ipswich Town Football Club, using the power of Ipswich Town FC to make a genuine positive difference to the lives of individuals and groups in Suffolk. We deliver a diverse range of programmes across community participation and inclusion, education and employability, health and wellbeing and sport and physical activity.
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 67% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Leisure 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 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,095,777 | £3,004,201 | £3,004,201 | £542,109 | £511,840 | 117 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,861,000 | £2,582,000 | £2,582,000 | £450,533 | £449,611 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,076,714 | £2,095,515 | £2,095,515 | £171,277 | £168,880 | 139 / 0 |
| 2022 | £976,324 | £982,473 | £735,093 | £190,078 | £367,662 | 100 / 20 |
| 2021 | £492,704 | £441,676 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ipswich Town Foundation
What does Ipswich Town Foundation do?
Ipswich Town Foundation is the official charity of Ipswich Town Football Club, using the power of Ipswich Town FC to make a genuine positive difference to the lives of individuals and groups in Suffolk. We deliver a diverse range of programmes across community participation and inclusion, education and employability, health and wellbeing and sport and physical activity.
How much income did Ipswich Town Foundation report in 2025?
Ipswich Town Foundation reported total income of £3.10m and reported expenditure of £3.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ipswich Town Foundation?
Ipswich Town Foundation has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ipswich Town Foundation registered as a charity?
Ipswich Town Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 2014 as charity number 1157518. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Ipswich Town Foundation?
Ipswich Town Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ipswich Town Foundation operate?
Ipswich Town Foundation operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ipswich Town Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Ipswich Town Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157518.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of Ipswich Town Fc.
- Ipswich Town Community Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated