--- title: "Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists — check charity number 1049474 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1049474. Education/training charity based in First Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colchester-and-ipswich-group-of-advanced-motorists retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:09:12.450Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists is a registered charity (number 1049474) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,209 (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 Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists? Registered charity number 1049474 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location First Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,209 Website [colchester-IAM.org](http://colchester-iam.org/) ## What does Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists do? To promote the ideals of the Institute of Advanced Motorists using Practical and Classroom training and enabling more people to pass the Advanced driving test. ## What causes is Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists 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=colchester-and-ipswich-group-of-advanced-motorists&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://colchester-iam.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists a legitimate charity? Yes. Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1049474) 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 Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists's charity number? Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists's charity number is 1049474. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1049474? Search 1049474 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 Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists do? To promote the ideals of the Institute of Advanced Motorists using Practical and Classroom training and enabling more people to pass the Advanced driving test. Does Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists. 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 Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists? Colchester and Ipswich Group of Advanced Motorists's website is http://colchester-IAM.org — 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/1049474).