It’s time we give Ipswich the love it deserves.

Ipswich is a brilliant town. Sure, it has its challenges, but it can sometimes feel like it gets used as a political football, rather than getting the praise, support and celebration it deserves. Ipswich.love is a not-for-profit CIC and is the home of promoting events in Ipswich, engaging with, and connecting communities.

Event in Ipswich

Ipswich Top-Up Shop

Thursday 15th January 2026

Ipswich Top Up Shops at St. Matthew’s Church Ipswich Crescent Rd, Ipswich

Jan

From the Blog on 12 Jan 2026

Backing the Bid – here’s why…

By Miranda Acres

Listen to Ipswich.Love director Sam Sherman chat to Rob Dunger on Suffolk Sound Radio about the reasons why we’re backing the bid for Ipswich to become City of Culture 2029

Event in Ipswich

BSSG Drop-in, Community Cafe and Library

Thursday 15th January 2026

BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)

Jan

Event in Ipswich

Volunteer at Chantry Walled Garden – Thursdays

Thursday 15th January 2026

ActivLives at Chantry Walled Garden

Jan

Event in Ipswich

Community Coffee Morning?

Thursday 15th January 2026

Bramford Road Methodist Church Bramford Rd, Ipswich

Jan

From the Blog on 12 Jan 2026

Taking Ipswich Community Radio to Saudi Arabia

By Miranda Acres

Elene Marsden: Bringing the Community Radio Time Capsule Show to Saudi Arabia For over eight years, Elene Marsden, aka Preloved Chica, one of the directors of Ipswich Community Radio, has been the heart and soul behind the Time Capsule Show. This popular program has featured hundreds of guests sharing their favourite four songs and personal […]

Event in Ipswich

Little Lambs Toddler Group

Thursday 15th January 2026

Landseer Road Methodist Church Landseer Rd, Ipswich

Jan

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of poetry

By Jane Howard

I have worked, married, retired early, discovered poetry (the writing of) and therefore my love letter takes the form of a poem

Event in Ipswich

ActivSheds – mixed group

Thursday 15th January 2026

CRESS Pavillion, ActivLives at The People’s Community Garden Halifax Rd, Ipswich

Jan

Event in Ipswich

Greenways Conservation work party – Thursday

Thursday 15th January 2026

Greenways Countryside Project Stoke Park Dr, Ipswich

Jan

From the Blog on 9 Jan 2026

#BackTheBid

By Sam Sherman

#BackTheBid article announcing a campaign to Unite the Town Behind City of Culture Ambition. There is a QR code and link for everyone to use

Event in Ipswich

Tiddlers Toddler group

Thursday 15th January 2026

St John the Baptist Church and Church Hall Cauldwell Hall Rd, Ipswich

Jan

Event in Ipswich

Coffee Pot Cafe at St Luke’s

Thursday 15th January 2026

St. Luke’s Church & Hall Cliff Ln, Ipswich

Jan

Event in Ipswich

Tot Rock at Kesgrave

Thursday 15th January 2026

Kesgrave Library Kays Cl, Ipswich

Jan

From the Blog on 6 Jan 2026

EmpowerUs Suffolk – A Women Led Business Community

By Hannah Page

Join us! Empower – verb ★ give (someone) the authority or power to do something ★ make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights Take a look at who we are and at we do and join us! Purpose Statement Our purpose is to create an inclusive, supportive, […]

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of heart and soul

By Tash Acres

I’ve since moved away, and spent longer living out of it than I spent growing up there, and yet, Ipswich is, and always will be, my home town.

Meet the team

James Kindred

James lives in Ipswich and has been a graphic designer and founder for the last 25 years. He specialises in branding, startups, guerilla marketing and effectively frustrating authority figures to deliver results. James is also co-chair of the Suffolk Autism Strategy board and a board advisor to R;ipple, a suicide prevention charity.

Lily Hammond

Lily Hammond is the founder of Uwu Studio in Ipswich, where she combines her talents as an artist and designer to focus on community-based initiatives. Through workshops, public art, and collaborations, Lily aims to make the arts approachable and meaningful for all. She’s not just creating art; she’s building a community where everyone feels welcome.

Samantha Sherman

Sam has more time to spend on interests following a 33-year Board-level career in Container Shipping and International Logistics. Passionate about Ipswich, Sam looks to see how we might jointly reverse some negativity and bring some deserved positivity back to our beloved Town.

Miranda Acres

Miranda has been a Freelance Marketing and Design Consultant for more years than she cares to remember. A passionate member of Ipswich.love. Born, bred and choosing Ipswich. Huge supporter of Ipswich’s bid for City of Culture 2029. Mum to two amazing women and humble servant to Romeo the rescue dog.

Louise Alexander

Louise is a qualified accountant, with over 30 years experience in charities and C.I.Cs. She moved to Ipswich in 2022 and is the Finance Manager of Eastern Angles Theatre. She’s passionate about drawing portraits, theatre, discovering Suffolk and promoting Ipswich.

Marcus Harris Noble

Recently returned Ipswich native Marcus has nurtured a career in both independent media, project development and programme delivery in local government and the social and charitable sectors. Alongside this, he maintains an active presence in the creative industries through numerous roles in film, television, music, radio and online production.

Helen Oldfield

Helen Oldfield is Director of a PR & communications consultancy called Affinity PR & PR Coaching. She’s been self employed for 20 years. A former Citizens Advice CEO, now she’s Co-Director of the neurodiversity movement, Neurodelicious CIC. Helen’s PR business focuses on not-for-profits, state education, travel & tourism, arts & culture, community health & wellbeing.

Joe Bailey

Joe is the founder and driving force behind Brighten The Corners, The Smokehouse, The Baths, Out Loud Music CIC, Punch Studios, Sounds East CIC and the St Stephen’s Church venue. Joe brings a wealth of experience from the live music industry to the organisation.

Ben Driver

Ben is an artist, curator and hairdresser with a background in delivering creative community projects across Ipswich. They are the Founder of Guy Cry Club CIC, an organisation using art to diversify the dialogue on masculinity and mental health. Ben is also an ambassador for MANUP? a local charity breaking down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

Cordelle Sheldon

Following a career which took her to one of the big 4 Consultancy firms working with a variety of global clients and then the University of Suffolk, Cordelle is now a freelance business advisor. Cordelle has held voluntary postions with the social mobility charity, Career Ready. She has lived in Ipswich for over 20 years and has a long affinity with the town.

Andrew Laws

Andrew has been playing in bands and organising live music events in Ipswich for around 30 years. Andrew also runs Yeseo; an SEO Marketing Agency based in Ipswich. He also works on a pro-bono basis with local charities and not-for-profit through the Suffolk Pro Help scheme.

Our Mission

We are Inclusive

We value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all community members of Ipswich, not just the centre.

We are Collaborative

We believe in the power of collaboration and seek to work closely with other organisations and individuals who share our vision.

We are Innovative

We are committed to finding new and innovative ways to support Ipswich's growth and cultural importance.

We are Responsive

We are responsive to the community's changing needs and are committed to adapting our approach as needed.

We are Accountable

We are accountable to our donors, partners and the community and strive to maintain the highest standards of transparency, integrity and ethical conduct..

We are Proactive

We proactively seek opportunities to contribute to Ipswich's growth and cultural importance.