Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau
The delivery of community legal advice services to the people of Bristol
Activities & Mission
The delivery of community legal advice services to the people of Bristol
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £951,286 | £862,153 | £855,688 | £323,274 | £323,274 | 32 / 45 |
| 2024 | £911,847 | £837,651 | £837,651 | £234,142 | £234,142 | 35 / 40 |
| 2023 | £799,055 | £756,895 | £756,895 | £159,946 | £159,946 | 34 / 35 |
| 2022 | £837,419 | £866,499 | £866,499 | £117,786 | £117,786 | 46 / 45 |
| 2021 | £863,461 | £874,306 | £874,306 | £146,866 | £142,169 | 45 / 75 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau
What does Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau do?
The delivery of community legal advice services to the people of Bristol
How much income did Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?
Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £951k and reported expenditure of £862k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau?
Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?
Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1992 as charity number 1012557. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau?
Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau operate?
Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012557.
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