North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice
Also known as: Fodcab, Forest of Dean CAB, Forest of Dean Citizens Advice Bureau
To provide a generalist advice service to the population of the district of The Forest of Dean, ensuring that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the needs of services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and to exercise a responsible influence on the development of Social Policy.
Activities & Mission
To provide a generalist advice service to the population of the district of The Forest of Dean, ensuring that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the needs of services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and to exercise a responsible influence on the development of Social Policy.
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 84% 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 64% 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 | £1,639,148 | £1,765,415 | £1,765,415 | £697,727 | £591,408 | 46 / 45 |
| 2024 | £1,848,321 | £1,724,406 | £1,724,406 | £823,995 | £547,230 | 47 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,680,047 | £1,341,951 | £1,341,951 | £700,080 | £446,059 | 51 / 45 |
| 2022 | £998,063 | £886,708 | £886,708 | £361,984 | £344,939 | 34 / 45 |
| 2021 | £912,159 | £824,744 | £824,744 | £250,629 | £159,830 | 31 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice
What does North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice do?
To provide a generalist advice service to the population of the district of The Forest of Dean, ensuring that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the needs of services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and to exercise a responsible influence on the development of Social Policy.
How much income did North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice report in 2025?
North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice reported total income of £1.64m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice?
North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice has a program ratio of 107.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice registered as a charity?
North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2002 as charity number 1091891. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice?
North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice operate?
North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice a registered charity?
Yes — North And West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091891.
Details
35 St Michael's Square
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 1HX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Fodcab
- Forest of Dean CAB
- Forest of Dean Citizens Advice Bureau
- North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated