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Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau

Also known as: Iow CAB

The Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau provides advice which is free,independent and impartial and ensures that people know their rights and responsibilities. We support the community by local and national social policy involvement

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Activities & Mission

The Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau provides advice which is free,independent and impartial and ensures that people know their rights and responsibilities. We support the community by local and national social policy involvement

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

Latest Income
£712,171
Latest Expenditure
£709,296

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% 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

Donations & Legacies £12,931
Charitable Activities £694,301
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,939
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £709,296
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,173
Grants to Institutions £58,000
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
£712,171
£709,296£709,296£449,065£144,68814 / 20
2024
£867,266
£812,015£800,047£446,190£134,90524 / 35
2023
£935,407
£938,208£908,635£390,939£44,70233 / 35
2022
£882,876
£808,624£779,883£393,740£93,68733 / 51
2021
£791,842
£712,167£692,926£319,488£86,75327 / 31

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau

What does Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau do?

The Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau provides advice which is free,independent and impartial and ensures that people know their rights and responsibilities. We support the community by local and national social policy involvement

How much income did Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?

Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £712k and reported expenditure of £709k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau?

Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?

Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1995 as charity number 1050217. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau?

Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau operate?

Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?

Yes — Isle Of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050217.

Details

Address
Isle Help Advice Centre
County Hall
High Street
NEWPORT
Isle Of Wight
PO30 1UD
Registration Date
26 October 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1050217
Charity Number
1050217

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Trustees

Jeanette Howells
Loretta Joan Outhwaite
Neil Robert Moody KC
Richard Edward Geal
Robert Thompson MBE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Iow CAB

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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