--- title: "The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library — check charity number 304772 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 304772. Education/training charity based in READING ROOM & LIBRARY. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ipswich-institute-reading-room-and-library retrieved: 2026-08-26T12:01:12.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library is a registered charity (number 304772) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £559,813 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Institute Reading Room and Library? Registered charity number 304772 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location READING ROOM & LIBRARY Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £559,813 Website [www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk](http://www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk/) ## What does The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library do? Lending library & educational facilities - including courses, lectures and visits - and provision of grants. ## What causes is The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library 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-institute-reading-room-and-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 304772) 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 Institute Reading Room and Library's charity number? The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library's charity number is 304772. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 304772? Search 304772 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 Institute Reading Room and Library do? Lending library & educational facilities - including courses, lectures and visits - and provision of grants. Does The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library. 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 Institute Reading Room and Library? The Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library's website is http://www.ipswichinstitute.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/304772).