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350-Year-Old Charity Center Forced to Close Due to Costly Renovations
14 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Charity Brainkind to close its 350-year-old center in Ipswich on April 30, 2026
- Building requires multi-million pound investment to meet modern healthcare standards
- 18 people currently in the charity's care will be relocated to appropriate settings
In a regrettable move, the charity Brainkind has announced it will be closing its service in Ipswich, Suffolk on April 30, 2026. The decision comes as the organization's 350-year-old, Grade II listed building is deemed "no longer fit for purpose" and would require a multi-million pound investment to bring it up to modern healthcare standards.
Brainkind, which supports people with brain injuries, took over the Chantry Park center from the Sue Ryder charity in 2023. However, the charity's executive director of service delivery, Ayesha Trott, stated that the building's design and setting within a public park are now limiting the experience of the 18 people currently in Brainkind's care.
