Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau
Also known as: Citizens Advice Maidstone
The Charity was established on 1st January 1940 to provide information, advice and assistance to the community of Maidstone Borough and surrounding areas. It employs paid staff and volunteers to provide specialist and generalist advice respectively to clients who access the Bureau.The Charity aims to be a first point of contact for people suffering from all sorts of discrimination.
Activities & Mission
The Charity was established on 1st January 1940 to provide information, advice and assistance to the community of Maidstone Borough and surrounding areas. It employs paid staff and volunteers to provide specialist and generalist advice respectively to clients who access the Bureau.The Charity aims to be a first point of contact for people suffering from all sorts of discrimination.
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 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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
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 | £943,771 | £925,929 | £925,929 | £376,286 | £349,790 | 30 / 36 |
| 2024 | £833,012 | £823,773 | £823,773 | £361,131 | £312,862 | 29 / 30 |
| 2023 | £805,623 | £780,515 | £780,515 | £350,131 | £291,690 | 30 / 28 |
| 2022 | £805,631 | £758,097 | £758,097 | £323,144 | £268,230 | 32 / 27 |
| 2021 | £860,112 | £793,704 | £793,704 | £254,188 | £179,406 | 34 / 49 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau
What does Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau do?
The Charity was established on 1st January 1940 to provide information, advice and assistance to the community of Maidstone Borough and surrounding areas. It employs paid staff and volunteers to provide specialist and generalist advice respectively to clients who access the Bureau.The Charity aims to be a first point of contact for people suffering from all sorts of discrimination.
How much income did Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?
Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £944k and reported expenditure of £926k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau?
Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau has a program ratio of 98.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?
Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1988 as charity number 299055. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau?
Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau 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 Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau operate?
Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?
Yes — Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299055.
Details
2 Bower Terrace
MAIDSTONE
ME16 8RY
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated