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The Mix Stowmarket LTD

Also known as: The Mix

Our vision is to provide youth led inspirational facilities and services with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of young people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area.The focal point in achieving this vision is facilities provided by The Mix in Ipswich Street Stowmarket together with the dedication of the people who work within it either as employees or as volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is to provide youth led inspirational facilities and services with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of young people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area.The focal point in achieving this vision is facilities provided by The Mix in Ipswich Street Stowmarket together with the dedication of the people who work within it either as employees or as volunteers.

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
£1,474,132
Latest Expenditure
£1,455,965

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 59.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 41.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,497
Charitable Activities £549,141
Other Trading £636,661
Investments £198
Other Income £281,635

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £864,885
Raising Funds £591,080
Governance £17,714
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,474,132
£1,455,965£864,885£155,456£114,13553 / 44
2024
£1,388,498
£1,444,878£533,235£137,288£137,28867 / 91
2023
£1,260,248
£1,303,222£670,199£193,669£51,31667 / 54
2022
£548,278
£571,372£553,099£216,945£216,94526 / 40
2021
£600,571
£469,744£450,921£240,039£176,65626 / 37

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mix Stowmarket LTD

What does The Mix Stowmarket LTD do?

Our vision is to provide youth led inspirational facilities and services with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of young people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area.The focal point in achieving this vision is facilities provided by The Mix in Ipswich Street Stowmarket together with the dedication of the people who work within it either as employees or as volunteers.

How much income did The Mix Stowmarket LTD report in 2025?

The Mix Stowmarket LTD reported total income of £1.47m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mix Stowmarket LTD?

The Mix Stowmarket LTD has a program ratio of 58.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mix Stowmarket LTD registered as a charity?

The Mix Stowmarket LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2012 as charity number 1149539. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Mix Stowmarket LTD?

The Mix Stowmarket LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Hugh Douglas Darrington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mix Stowmarket LTD operate?

The Mix Stowmarket LTD operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mix Stowmarket LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Mix Stowmarket LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149539.

Details

Address
127 Ipswich Street
STOWMARKET
Suffolk
IP14 1BB
Registration Date
30 October 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030814
Charity Number
1149539

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Trustees

Robert Hugh Douglas Darrington Chair
Andrew Robert Airey
Carolyn Leader
Dr Marueen Anne Haaker
Heidi Anne Allard
Jane Crawford
Jonathan Edward Hayes
Louise Hammond
Also governs 1 other charity
Yvonne Maria Spencer

Also Known As

  • The Mix

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