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Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau

Also known as: Citizens Advice Peterborough, Peterborough CAB

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau is an independently run and financed local charity which has been serving the people of Peterborough since April 1967. We are the only mainstream, exclusively free provider of quality accredited advice in Peterborough; our aim to focus on those in greatest need; with our services being used by over 8,500 people each year, often due to a crisis in their lives.

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Activities & Mission

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau is an independently run and financed local charity which has been serving the people of Peterborough since April 1967. We are the only mainstream, exclusively free provider of quality accredited advice in Peterborough; our aim to focus on those in greatest need; with our services being used by over 8,500 people each year, often due to a crisis in their lives.

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
£368,501
Latest Expenditure
£500,410

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 126.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% 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 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% 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 £131,752
Charitable Activities £373,977
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,765
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £654,315
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,457
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
£368,501
£500,4100 / 25
2024
£515,494
£654,315£654,315£356,122£283,83414 / 25
2023
£501,883
£351,681£351,681£494,943£295,61614 / 25
2022
£360,890
£503,1780 / 51
2021
£688,531
£595,947£595,947£487,029£307,86917 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau

What does Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau do?

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau is an independently run and financed local charity which has been serving the people of Peterborough since April 1967. We are the only mainstream, exclusively free provider of quality accredited advice in Peterborough; our aim to focus on those in greatest need; with our services being used by over 8,500 people each year, often due to a crisis in their lives.

How much income did Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £369k and reported expenditure of £500k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau?

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau has a program ratio of 126.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1998 as charity number 1068198. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau?

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau operate?

Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau operates across 2 areas: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough City.

Is Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?

Yes — Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068198.

Details

Address
NO PUBLIC ACCESS
Brightfield Business Hub
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
PETERBOROUGH
PE2 6XU
Registration Date
17 February 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3945915
Charity Number
1068198

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Trustees

Amanda Thompson
Anna Maria Lee
Also governs 1 other charity
Claire Sismek
Livia Thomas
Nikki Dekker
Stuart Potter

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities

Also Known As

  • Citizens Advice Peterborough
  • Peterborough CAB

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