Citizens Advice Reading
Also known as: Reading Citizens Advice Bureau
To provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives
Activities & Mission
To provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives
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 58% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £957,392 | £918,843 | £899,530 | £294,406 | £239,188 | 33 / 56 |
| 2024 | £858,720 | £859,921 | £825,888 | £255,857 | £226,514 | 28 / 41 |
| 2023 | £770,116 | £763,910 | £739,849 | £257,058 | £226,515 | 22 / 67 |
| 2022 | £573,994 | £539,715 | £531,620 | £250,852 | £224,173 | 19 / 94 |
| 2021 | £668,127 | £658,690 | £637,562 | £216,573 | £202,874 | 25 / 76 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Reading
What does Citizens Advice Reading do?
To provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives
How much income did Citizens Advice Reading report in 2025?
Citizens Advice Reading reported total income of £957k and reported expenditure of £919k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens Advice Reading?
Citizens Advice Reading has a program ratio of 94.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Citizens Advice Reading registered as a charity?
Citizens Advice Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1994 as charity number 1042542. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Citizens Advice Reading?
Citizens Advice Reading is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Citizens Advice Reading operate?
Citizens Advice Reading operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Citizens Advice Reading a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens Advice Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042542.
Details
MINSTER STREET
READING
RG1 2JB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Reading Citizens Advice Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated