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the friends of the ipswich museums

The charity supports the general public. The Friends Of The Ipswich Museums is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in Ipswich and operates in Suffolk.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Friends of the Ipswich Museums is an organisation which supports the work of the Ipswich Museum, Christchurch Mansion and the High Street Art Gallery. We help with grants for new museum acquisitions, conservation work, exhibitions and museum development. We hold talks, excursions and social events throughout the year to keep our membership involved in everything that we do.

Fundraising

See where The Friends Of The Ipswich Museums is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£211,185
Latest Expenditure
£243,490

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 115.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 115.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£211,185£243,4900 / 11
2023£33,745£22,9730 / 11
2022£186,051£182,1900 / 11
2021£16,825£25,4230 / 11
2020£15,999£14,9140 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers