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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £1,355,541 | £1,496,632 | £1,332,325 | £1,091,980 | £173,262 | 35 / 65 |
| 2024 | £1,643,314 | £1,497,279 | £1,468,115 | £1,180,071 | £946,452 | 34 / 55 |
| 2023 | £1,362,799 | £1,328,737 | £1,255,090 | £1,034,699 | £979,430 | 38 / 50 |
| 2022 | £940,754 | £982,657 | £919,948 | £1,059,637 | £979,430 | 24 / 87 |
| 2021 | £1,015,167 | £947,180 | £901,424 | £1,094,540 | £130,698 | 26 / 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
66 Devonshire Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 2BL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cambridge C a B
- Cambridge CAB
- The Citizens Advice Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated