Citizens Advice Solent East
Also known as: Citizens Advice Portsmouth, Citizens Advice Solent East Limited, Portsmouth Citizens Advice Bureau
The provision of free, confidential, independent and impartial advice and information at a central Portsmouth and a central Havant location.
Activities & Mission
The provision of free, confidential, independent and impartial advice and information at a central Portsmouth and a central Havant location.
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 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% 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 | £1,871,323 | £1,827,866 | £1,787,389 | £495,745 | £402,465 | 80 / 75 |
| 2024 | £1,445,044 | £1,339,337 | £1,339,337 | £452,288 | £361,141 | 50 / 27 |
| 2023 | £1,259,428 | £1,273,623 | £1,273,623 | £346,581 | £346,581 | 50 / 62 |
| 2022 | £876,072 | £972,482 | £972,482 | £360,776 | £283,999 | 38 / 23 |
| 2021 | £905,103 | £800,774 | £800,774 | £457,186 | £335,377 | 30 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Solent East
What does Citizens Advice Solent East do?
The provision of free, confidential, independent and impartial advice and information at a central Portsmouth and a central Havant location.
How much income did Citizens Advice Solent East report in 2025?
Citizens Advice Solent East reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens Advice Solent East?
Citizens Advice Solent East has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% 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 Solent East registered as a charity?
Citizens Advice Solent East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 1994 as charity number 1039776. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Citizens Advice Solent East?
Citizens Advice Solent East is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stef Nienaltowski. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Citizens Advice Solent East operate?
Citizens Advice Solent East operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.
Is Citizens Advice Solent East a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens Advice Solent East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039776.
Details
Unit 2-3
Ark Royal House
Winston Churchill Avenue
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 2GF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Citizens Advice Portsmouth
- Citizens Advice Solent East Limited
- Portsmouth Citizens Advice Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated