IPSWICH MENCAP
It provides support and guidance to individuals with learning disabilities and their families and carers. It helps to raise awareness of the needs of people with learning disabilities by assisting with national campaigns, such as accessible toilets, and local initiatives such as the training of NHS staff.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £4,701 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a deficit of £5,817 in the previous year. Unrestricted funds stood at £372,325, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations for three to six months of expenditure in line with their reserves policy. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with total assets less current liabilities amounting to £456,748.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/05/2023)
Trustees
- BARBARA ANN THORNchair
- BEVERLEY ANNE SUTTON
- Claire Louise Bridges
- John William Stevens
- Lorraine Beverley Elmore
- Martin Turner
- RONALD FRANK DALEY
- Terry Alan Sutton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £38k | £43k |
| 31/08/2024 | £76k | £31k |
| 31/08/2023 | £172k | £159k |
| 31/08/2022 | £15k | £22k |
| 31/08/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is IPSWICH MENCAP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £4,701 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a deficit of £5,817 in the previous year. Unrestricted funds stood at £372,325, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations for three to six months of expenditure in line with their reserves policy. The charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with total assets less current liabilities amounting to £456,748. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.