--- title: "Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association — check charity number 1155201 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155201. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ipswich-and-suffolk-west-indian-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:44:30.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association is a registered charity (number 1155201) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity; recreation. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association? Registered charity number 1155201 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ipswich ## What does Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association do? We are a Lunch Club for all kind of people. We have guest speakers and go on outings for the day, Weekend or Week ## What causes is Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ipswich-and-suffolk-west-indian-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155201) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association's charity number? Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association's charity number is 1155201. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155201? Search 1155201 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association do? We are a Lunch Club for all kind of people. We have guest speakers and go on outings for the day, Weekend or Week Does Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association? Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1155201).