Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service aims to provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information for the benefit of the local community, to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services and to ensure individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge or an inability to express their needs effectively.
Activities & Mission
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service aims to provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information for the benefit of the local community, to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services and to ensure individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge or an inability to express their needs effectively.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% 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 76% 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 | £2,072,811 | £1,990,370 | £1,990,370 | £1,356,417 | £1,356,417 | 38 / 79 |
| 2024 | £1,934,080 | £1,744,957 | £1,744,957 | £1,273,976 | £1,273,976 | 35 / 63 |
| 2023 | £1,596,751 | £1,692,535 | £1,692,535 | £1,084,853 | £1,084,853 | 37 / 73 |
| 2022 | £1,784,870 | £1,826,013 | £1,826,013 | £1,180,637 | £1,180,637 | 45 / 72 |
| 2021 | £1,802,146 | £1,801,868 | £1,801,868 | £1,221,780 | £1,221,780 | 48 / 77 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service
What does Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service do?
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service aims to provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information for the benefit of the local community, to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services and to ensure individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge or an inability to express their needs effectively.
How much income did Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service report in 2025?
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service?
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service registered as a charity?
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 1998 as charity number 1070263. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service?
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service operate?
Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service operates across 6 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service a registered charity?
Yes — Southwark Citizens Advice Bureaux Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070263.
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LONDON
SE17 2AY
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