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Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre

Also known as: Kesgrave Community Centre, Kwmcc

The provision of facilities for education/training, amateur sport, recreation and social activities based in Kesgrave for the whole community in Kesgrave and surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of facilities for education/training, amateur sport, recreation and social activities based in Kesgrave for the whole community in Kesgrave and surrounding areas.

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
£570,315
Latest Expenditure
£708,027

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,019
Charitable Activities £465,993
Other Trading £55,417
Investments £36,886
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £636,372
Raising Funds £71,655
Governance £636,372
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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre (organisation 304779)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£570,315
£708,027£636,372£3,896,632£2,061,43716 / 10
2023
£518,708
£687,463£628,268£3,941,430£2,035,70012 / 8
2022
£422,642
£647,2660 / 6
2021
£263,727
£383,8660 / 3
2020
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre

What does Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre do?

The provision of facilities for education/training, amateur sport, recreation and social activities based in Kesgrave for the whole community in Kesgrave and surrounding areas.

How much income did Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre report in 2024?

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre reported total income of £570k and reported expenditure of £708k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre?

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre has a program ratio of 111.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre registered as a charity?

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2019 as charity number 1186279. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre?

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Michael Baird. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre operate?

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186279.

Details

Address
Twelve Acre Approach
Kesgrave
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP5 1JF
Registration Date
11 November 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5147292
Charity Number
1186279

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Trustees

Richard Michael Baird Chair
Benjamin Charles Antony Coupe
Carl Paul Chittock
DENISE HEAD
Dr Punna Singh Athwall
Geoffrey Lynch
John Pratt
Rodney Scott Gibson

Also Known As

  • Kesgrave Community Centre
  • Kwmcc

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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