coventry independent advice service

The charity supports the general public. Coventry Independent Advice Service is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Coventry and operates in Coventry City and Warwickshire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We offer free advice, information and support to Coventry residents via outreach services. We hold the Advice Quality Standard for our debt and welfare benefits advice, a nationally recognised quality mark for public advice organisations. We are members of AdviceUK and our debt advice is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our aim is to combat poverty and financial exclusion.

Fundraising

See where Coventry Independent Advice Service is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Coventry City Warwickshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£506,829

Latest Expenditure

£450,563

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £455,809

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £50,068

Investments £952

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £450,563

Raising Funds £0

Governance £150

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£506,829	£450,563	£450,563	£168,680	£127,634	13 / 10
2023	£415,093	£439,599				0 / 6
2022	£397,129	£454,160				0 / 5
2021	£498,075	£449,462				0 / 8
2020	£394,225	£436,555				0 / 8