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Advice UK

The charity operates as a co-ordination and support network for organisations that provide social welfare law advice to the public.

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Activities & Mission

The charity operates as a co-ordination and support network for organisations that provide social welfare law advice to the public.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,387,334
Latest Expenditure
£5,463,403

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £450,194
Charitable Activities £4,908,668
Other Trading £15,058
Investments £13,414
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,457,364
Raising Funds £6,039
Governance £90,747
Grants to Institutions £1,424,240
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,387,334
£5,463,403£5,457,364£2,793,119£2,542,06323 / 0
2024
£4,681,133
£4,350,383£4,340,257£2,869,188£2,575,72916 / 0
2023
£3,275,454
£3,347,541£3,175,017£2,394,097£1,081,02115 / 0
2022
£3,274,646
£2,893,762£2,884,405£2,477,497£1,084,02612 / 0
2021
£3,593,588
£3,224,418£3,207,260£2,164,087£1,100,85912 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Advice UK

What does Advice UK do?

The charity operates as a co-ordination and support network for organisations that provide social welfare law advice to the public.

How much income did Advice UK report in 2025?

Advice UK reported total income of £5.39m and reported expenditure of £5.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Advice UK registered as a charity?

Advice UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1988 as charity number 299342. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Advice UK?

Advice UK is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Advice UK operate?

Advice UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Advice UK a registered charity?

Yes — Advice UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299342.

Details

Address
83 VICTORIA STREET
LONDON
SW1H 0HW
Registration Date
1 June 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299342
Charity Number
299342

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Trustees

ANTHONY QUINN
Atif Hafeez
BALJIT BASHEDA
Christopher White
Fiona Endersby
JAWANZA IPYANA
Lisa Clark
Matthew Stewart Dronfield
Naomi Jessop
Nathaniel Sombu
Victoria Greenwood

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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