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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.

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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

Latest Income
£1,639,148
Latest Expenditure
£1,765,415

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,635,788
Other Trading £0
Investments £950
Other Income £2,410

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,765,415
Raising Funds £0
Governance £25,227
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
£1,639,148
£1,765,415£1,765,415£697,727£591,40846 / 45
2024
£1,848,321
£1,724,406£1,724,406£823,995£547,23047 / 50
2023
£1,680,047
£1,341,951£1,341,951£700,080£446,05951 / 45
2022
£998,063
£886,708£886,708£361,984£344,93934 / 45
2021
£912,159
£824,744£824,744£250,629£159,83031 / 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.

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

Address
Messenger House
35 St Michael's Square
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 1HX
Registration Date
7 May 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3990863
Charity Number
1091891

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Trustees

AHMED SAID HANSDOT
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Mary Andrews
DEREK STANLEY JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
Diana Louise Billingham
Emily Joan Hutchinson
Michael Mintram
Peter Edward Whittall
Robert Knibbs
Sam Hogrefe
Sara Devi Earnshaw
Stephen Brimfield

Also Known As

  • Fodcab
  • Forest of Dean CAB
  • Forest of Dean Citizens Advice Bureau
  • North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice

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30 July 2026
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