Citizens Advice Copeland

Also known as: Copeland Citizens Advice Bureau, Whitehaven Citizens Advice Bureau

Free advice on any subject to anyone

Activities & Mission

Free advice on any subject to anyone

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

Cumbria

Financial Information

Latest Income

£733,776

Latest Expenditure

£737,164

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,276

Charitable Activities £724,479

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,624

Other Income £2,397

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £737,164

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,200

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£733,776	£737,164	£737,164	£204,468	£128,298	19 / 27
2024	£696,066	£728,476	£728,476	£207,856	£127,738	17 / 27
2023	£708,924	£715,428	£715,428	£248,986	£135,999	16 / 19
2022	£704,694	£671,938	£671,938	£255,490	£128,403	15 / 24
2021	£543,725	£510,968	£510,968	£222,734	£109,471	17 / 37

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Copeland

What does Citizens Advice Copeland do?

Free advice on any subject to anyone

How much income did Citizens Advice Copeland report in 2025?

Citizens Advice Copeland reported total income of £734k and reported expenditure of £737k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Citizens Advice Copeland registered as a charity?

Citizens Advice Copeland was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2000 as charity number 1080581. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Citizens Advice Copeland?

Citizens Advice Copeland is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Citizens Advice Copeland operate?

Citizens Advice Copeland operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Citizens Advice Copeland a registered charity?

Yes — Citizens Advice Copeland is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080581.