--- title: "Ipswich Community Media and Learning — check charity number 1186056 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ipswich Community Media and Learning a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186056. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in 6 South Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ipswich-community-media-and-learning retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:43:37.273Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ipswich Community Media and Learning is a registered charity (number 1186056) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £417,704 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Community Media and Learning? Registered charity number 1186056 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 6 South Street Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £417,704 Website [www.ipswichcm.org.uk](https://www.ipswichcm.org.uk/) ## What does Ipswich Community Media and Learning do? We provide free sessions in music, media, creative arts, and language learning to hundreds of local people every week. Our mission is to challenge inequality by empowering people to transform their lives through learning and creativity. We are based in Westgate Ward in Ipswich, one of the most deprived and ethnically diverse wards in Suffolk. ## What causes is Ipswich Community Media and Learning registered for? Economic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ipswich Community Media and Learning yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ipswich Community Media and Learning 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-community-media-and-learning&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ipswichcm.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ipswich Community Media and Learning a legitimate charity? Yes. Ipswich Community Media and Learning is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186056) 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 Community Media and Learning's charity number? Ipswich Community Media and Learning's charity number is 1186056. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186056? Search 1186056 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 Community Media and Learning do? We provide free sessions in music, media, creative arts, and language learning to hundreds of local people every week. Our mission is to challenge inequality by empowering people to transform their lives through learning and creativity. We are based in Westgate Ward in Ipswich, one of the most deprived and ethnically diverse wards in Suffolk. Does Ipswich Community Media and Learning have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ipswich Community Media and Learning. 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 Community Media and Learning? Ipswich Community Media and Learning's website is https://www.ipswichcm.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1186056).