Citizens Advice Sort Group
Also known as: Pennine West Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
To provide free, independant, impartial and confidential advice.
Activities & Mission
To provide free, independant, impartial and confidential advice.
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 53% 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 89% 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 | £3,325,201 | £3,152,862 | £3,152,862 | £1,645,043 | £1,589,438 | 102 / 65 |
| 2024 | £3,509,238 | £3,094,780 | £3,094,780 | £1,472,704 | £1,455,134 | 103 / 60 |
| 2023 | £2,660,574 | £2,951,311 | £2,951,311 | £1,058,246 | £905,467 | 93 / 60 |
| 2022 | £2,896,117 | £2,783,592 | £2,783,592 | £443,983 | £1,077,979 | 85 / 75 |
| 2021 | £1,997,049 | £2,024,009 | £2,024,009 | -£569,592 | £1,034,532 | 65 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Sort Group
What does Citizens Advice Sort Group do?
To provide free, independant, impartial and confidential advice.
How much income did Citizens Advice Sort Group report in 2025?
Citizens Advice Sort Group reported total income of £3.33m and reported expenditure of £3.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens Advice Sort Group?
Citizens Advice Sort Group has a program ratio of 94.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% 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 Sort Group registered as a charity?
Citizens Advice Sort Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2017 as charity number 1171817. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Citizens Advice Sort Group?
Citizens Advice Sort Group 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 Sort Group operate?
Citizens Advice Sort Group operates across 7 areas, including Halton, Oldham, Rochdale and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Citizens Advice Sort Group a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens Advice Sort Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171817.
Details
Huckletree
9 Great Ancoats Street
MANCHESTER
M4 5AD
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Pennine West Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated