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Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau

Also known as: Cambridge C a B, Cambridge CAB, The Citizens Advice Bureau

To provide a free, confidential and impartial advice service to the public. Aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through their inability to express their needs effectively. Also to be a responsible influence on the development of social policies both locally and nationally.

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Activities & Mission

To provide a free, confidential and impartial advice service to the public. Aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through their inability to express their needs effectively. Also to be a responsible influence on the development of social policies both locally and nationally.

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

Latest Income
£1,355,541
Latest Expenditure
£1,496,632

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £38,400
Charitable Activities £160,798
Other Trading £2,975
Investments £81,455
Other Income £1,071,913

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,332,325
Raising Funds £28,794
Governance £662
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £135,513

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
£1,355,541
£1,496,632£1,332,325£1,091,980£173,26235 / 65
2024
£1,643,314
£1,497,279£1,468,115£1,180,071£946,45234 / 55
2023
£1,362,799
£1,328,737£1,255,090£1,034,699£979,43038 / 50
2022
£940,754
£982,657£919,948£1,059,637£979,43024 / 87
2021
£1,015,167
£947,180£901,424£1,094,540£130,69826 / 83

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau

What does Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau do?

To provide a free, confidential and impartial advice service to the public. Aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through their inability to express their needs effectively. Also to be a responsible influence on the development of social policies both locally and nationally.

How much income did Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?

Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau?

Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?

Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1996 as charity number 1056102. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau?

Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau 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 Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau operate?

Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?

Yes — Cambridge And District Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056102.

Details

Address
Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau
66 Devonshire Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 2BL
Registration Date
13 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056102
Charity Number
1056102

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Trustees

Abdul Kayum Arain
Also governs 2 other charities
ASHLEIGH HOWARD BRIDGES
Carol Anne Boston
Corrin Frances Hoyes
Deborah Eve Whitfield
Dr Christopher Joseph Powell
Duncan Charles Cook
Heather Le Mercier Du Quesnay CBE
Julian Jacobs
Marie Catherine Elizabeth Canning
Richard Anthony Lister French

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cambridge C a B
  • Cambridge CAB
  • The Citizens Advice Bureau

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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