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Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD

Also known as: Purbeck Citizens Advice Bureau

To provide information, advice, assistance and representation to anyone on a range of issues, including welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, relationship, consumer and legal. To exert a responsible influence on the development of policies locally and nationally.

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Activities & Mission

To provide information, advice, assistance and representation to anyone on a range of issues, including welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, relationship, consumer and legal. To exert a responsible influence on the development of policies 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
£1,294,221
Latest Expenditure
£1,186,166

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,654
Charitable Activities £1,247,927
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,872
Other Income £25,768

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,177,202
Raising Funds £8,964
Governance £18,480
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,294,221
£1,186,166£1,177,202£672,965£544,09139 / 41
2024
£1,140,716
£1,177,097£1,177,097£564,910£508,04344 / 40
2023
£1,056,778
£915,250£915,250£601,291£601,29134 / 43
2022
£837,008
£805,340£805,340£459,763£420,47033 / 43
2021
£936,479
£889,716£889,716£254,978£233,13829 / 48

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD

What does Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD do?

To provide information, advice, assistance and representation to anyone on a range of issues, including welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, relationship, consumer and legal. To exert a responsible influence on the development of policies locally and nationally.

How much income did Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD report in 2025?

Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD registered as a charity?

Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1998 as charity number 1068414. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD?

Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD operate?

Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Citizens Advice In East Dorset And Purbeck LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068414.

Details

Address
Citizens Advice Bureau
Mill Lane
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 4RA
Registration Date
3 March 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3949248
Charity Number
1068414

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Trustees

Alan Breakwell
Also governs 2 other charities
Barbara Manuel
Colin Andrew Logan
Louise Capaldi-Tallon
Terry Cordery

Also Known As

  • Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck Ltd
  • Purbeck Citizens Advice Bureau

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30 July 2026
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