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The Rural Coffee Caravan

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit within socially isolated rural communities in Suffolk by preventing people becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society

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Activities & Mission

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit within socially isolated rural communities in Suffolk by preventing people becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society

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
£317,984
Latest Expenditure
£357,039

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 112.3%
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 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 — Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project (organisation 4021881)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£317,984
£357,0390 / 110
2023
£466,262
£319,0280 / 110
2022
£186,355
£272,0070 / 105
2021
£345,976
£257,8060 / 50
2020
£280,391
£194,6600 / 26

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rural Coffee Caravan

What does The Rural Coffee Caravan do?

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit within socially isolated rural communities in Suffolk by preventing people becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society

How much income did The Rural Coffee Caravan report in 2024?

The Rural Coffee Caravan reported total income of £318k and reported expenditure of £357k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Rural Coffee Caravan registered as a charity?

The Rural Coffee Caravan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 2020 as charity number 1187423. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Rural Coffee Caravan?

The Rural Coffee Caravan is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rural Coffee Caravan operate?

The Rural Coffee Caravan operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rural Coffee Caravan a registered charity?

Yes — The Rural Coffee Caravan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187423.

Details

Address
Office 1
Church Farm Yard
The Causeway
Walsham le Willows
Suffolk
IP31 3AB
Registration Date
16 January 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5149169
Charity Number
1187423

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Trustees

RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE Chair
Geoffrey Thomas Carwardine Probert
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacqueline Anne Burke
Katherine Jane Axon
Also governs 1 other charity
PENELOPE MHAIRI CREASY
Rosemary Jill Howard Taylor
Thomas Michael Reeves Skevington

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