Woolpit Institute
Woolpit Institute hires out meeting rooms and kitchen facilities for community groups such as the Parish Council, special interest clubs, after-school activities, table tennis and classes. A luncheon club provides meals for the elderly. Fund raising events such as coffee mornings are held. The rooms may be hired for private functions. The local museum is housed within the institute building.
Activities & Mission
Woolpit Institute hires out meeting rooms and kitchen facilities for community groups such as the Parish Council, special interest clubs, after-school activities, table tennis and classes. A luncheon club provides meals for the elderly. Fund raising events such as coffee mornings are held. The rooms may be hired for private functions. The local museum is housed within the institute building.
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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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £23,517 | £23,441 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £19,263 | £23,060 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £17,883 | £22,197 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £17,000 | £9,000 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Woolpit Institute
What does Woolpit Institute do?
Woolpit Institute hires out meeting rooms and kitchen facilities for community groups such as the Parish Council, special interest clubs, after-school activities, table tennis and classes. A luncheon club provides meals for the elderly. Fund raising events such as coffee mornings are held. The rooms may be hired for private functions. The local museum is housed within the institute building.
How much income did Woolpit Institute report in 2024?
Woolpit Institute reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Woolpit Institute registered as a charity?
Woolpit Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 1963 as charity number 304958. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Woolpit Institute?
Woolpit Institute is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD WEST MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Woolpit Institute operate?
Woolpit Institute operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Woolpit Institute a registered charity?
Yes — Woolpit Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 304958.
Details
WOOLPIT
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
IP30 9RX
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