--- title: "The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation — check charity number 1087988 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087988. Education/training charity based in Rushmere St. Andrew. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ipswich-blue-coat-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:58:48.689Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation is a registered charity (number 1087988) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,912 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation? Registered charity number 1087988 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Rushmere St. Andrew Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,912 ## What does The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation do? Applications for grants are considered quarterly. They are given for the advancement of education in Church of England Sunday and Youth Clubs, and to assist with the purchase of school uniforms, equipment, and related expenses for those attending high schools and colleges of further education. The area of benefit relates to the Borough of Ipswich. ## What causes is The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation 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=the-ipswich-blue-coat-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087988) 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 The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation's charity number? The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation's charity number is 1087988. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087988? Search 1087988 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 The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation do? Applications for grants are considered quarterly. They are given for the advancement of education in Church of England Sunday and Youth Clubs, and to assist with the purchase of school uniforms, equipment, and related expenses for those attending high schools and colleges of further education. The area of benefit relates to the Borough of Ipswich. Does The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation. 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 The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation? The Ipswich Blue Coat Foundation 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/1087988).