Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
Also known as: Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau, Citizens Advice Bournemouth and Poole
Provision of a free, independent, confidential and impartial service of advice, information training and counsel for the benefit of the community and general public mainly but not exclusively within the Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole or any successor body or bodies to them
Activities & Mission
Provision of a free, independent, confidential and impartial service of advice, information training and counsel for the benefit of the community and general public mainly but not exclusively within the Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole or any successor body or bodies to them
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 88% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% 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 | £1,446,134 | £1,649,417 | £1,649,417 | £291,502 | £275,000 | 57 / 136 |
| 2024 | £1,736,727 | £1,652,662 | £1,652,662 | £491,415 | £350,000 | 65 / 125 |
| 2023 | £2,718,081 | £2,696,019 | £2,696,019 | £391,952 | £57,700 | 52 / 78 |
| 2022 | £1,793,002 | £1,704,444 | £1,704,444 | £369,890 | £321,574 | 54 / 95 |
| 2021 | £1,456,765 | £1,241,597 | £1,241,597 | £281,332 | £216,632 | 53 / 86 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole
What does Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole do?
Provision of a free, independent, confidential and impartial service of advice, information training and counsel for the benefit of the community and general public mainly but not exclusively within the Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole or any successor body or bodies to them
How much income did Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole report in 2025?
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole?
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole has a program ratio of 114.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole registered as a charity?
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1999 as charity number 1074727. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole?
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole operate?
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074727.
Details
Bourne Avenue
BOURNEMOUTH
BH2 6DX
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Also Known As
- Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau
- Citizens Advice Bournemouth and Poole
- Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated