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Coventry Independent Advice Service

Also known as: Wood End Advice and Information Centre Limited, Woodend Advice and Information Centre Limited

We offer free advice, information and support to residents of Coventry and surrounding areas. 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.

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Activities & Mission

We offer free advice, information and support to residents of Coventry and surrounding areas. 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.

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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

Latest Income
£350,540
Latest Expenditure
£375,973

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£350,540
£375,9730 / 10
2024
£506,829
£450,563£450,563£168,680£127,63413 / 10
2023
£415,093
£439,5990 / 6
2022
£397,129
£454,1600 / 5
2021
£498,075
£449,4620 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Coventry Independent Advice Service

What does Coventry Independent Advice Service do?

We offer free advice, information and support to residents of Coventry and surrounding areas. 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.

How much income did Coventry Independent Advice Service report in 2025?

Coventry Independent Advice Service reported total income of £351k and reported expenditure of £376k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Coventry Independent Advice Service registered as a charity?

Coventry Independent Advice Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1992 as charity number 1015216. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Coventry Independent Advice Service?

Coventry Independent Advice Service is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Coventry Independent Advice Service operate?

Coventry Independent Advice Service operates across 2 areas: Coventry City and Warwickshire.

Is Coventry Independent Advice Service a registered charity?

Yes — Coventry Independent Advice Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015216.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 November 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1015216
Charity Number
1015216

Trustees

Conner Gill
Damon Swindell
Dr Gulzar Singh
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Margaret O'Brien
Lianne Payne
Mark Anthony Monaghan
Naomi Victoria Hurst

Also Known As

  • Wood End Advice and Information Centre Limited
  • Woodend Advice and Information Centre Limited

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