The Mix Stowmarket Ltd
Analysis
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08010191). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Mix Stowmarket Ltd reported income of £1.5m and spending of £1.5m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £601k to £1.5m (+145%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 130%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Mix Stowmarket Ltd sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lyme Trust (£1.5m), Bushell House (£1.5m) and West London Mission Housing Association Limited (£1.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 43% and charitable activities 37%. Charitable activities took 59% of spending and raising funds 40%. Reserves of £114k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 53 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.4%
- Charitable activities 37%
- Trading 43%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 19%
In the charity's own words
Our vision is to provide youth led inspirational facilities and services with the aim of making a positive difference in the lives of young people in Stowmarket and the surrounding area.The focal point in achieving this vision is facilities provided by The Mix in Ipswich Street Stowmarket together with the dedication of the people who work within it either as employees or as volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lyme Trust | Staffordshire | £1.5m |
| Bushell House | Preston | £1.5m |
| West London Mission Housing Association Limited | London | £1.5m |
| Jewish Womens Aid Limited | London | £1.5m |