Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited
Also known as: Basildon Billericay and Wickford Citizens Advice Service Ltd, Basildon Borough Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd, Basildon District Citizens Advice Ltd, Citizens Advice Basildon and Thurrock Limited, Citizens Advice South Essex Limited
To provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information to our clients on a range of issues that may include debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, health and relationships.
Activities & Mission
To provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information to our clients on a range of issues that may include debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, health and relationships.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% 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 93% 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 | £1,529,062 | £1,586,241 | £1,586,241 | £508,979 | £508,979 | 53 / 119 |
| 2024 | £1,423,580 | £1,477,788 | £1,477,788 | £566,158 | £566,158 | 66 / 105 |
| 2023 | £1,050,482 | £1,142,124 | £1,142,124 | £455,931 | £433,188 | 44 / 93 |
| 2022 | £1,194,945 | £1,113,818 | £1,113,818 | £558,223 | £558,223 | 38 / 110 |
| 2021 | £999,384 | £956,319 | £956,319 | £443,644 | £417,392 | 35 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited
What does Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited do?
To provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information to our clients on a range of issues that may include debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, health and relationships.
How much income did Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited report in 2025?
Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited?
Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% 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 Braintree & South Essex Limited registered as a charity?
Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2006 as charity number 1113231. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited?
Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart Robert Freel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited operate?
Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited operates across 2 areas: Essex and Thurrock.
Is Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113231.
Details
The Basildon Centre
St. Martins Square
BASILDON
Essex
SS14 1DL
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Basildon Billericay and Wickford Citizens Advice Service Ltd
- Basildon Borough Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd
- Basildon District Citizens Advice Ltd
- Citizens Advice Basildon and Thurrock Limited
- Citizens Advice South Essex Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated