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St Pauls Advice Centre

PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL AND PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF ST PAULS, ASHLEY, EASTON AND EAST BRISTOL. ADVICE IS PROVIDED ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: WELFARE BENEFITS; DEBT; HOUSING; IMMIGRATION; CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT.

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Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL AND PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF ST PAULS, ASHLEY, EASTON AND EAST BRISTOL. ADVICE IS PROVIDED ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: WELFARE BENEFITS; DEBT; HOUSING; IMMIGRATION; CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT.

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

Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income
£567,732
Latest Expenditure
£494,881

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £503,256
Charitable Activities £64,476
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £482,845
Raising Funds £12,036
Governance £2,436
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
£567,732
£494,881£482,845£295,623£228,31412 / 6
2024
£460,345
£450,9030 / 2
2023
£434,016
£443,4090 / 4
2022
£430,672
£400,6390 / 3
2021
£460,137
£407,1470 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Pauls Advice Centre

What does St Pauls Advice Centre do?

PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL AND PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF ST PAULS, ASHLEY, EASTON AND EAST BRISTOL. ADVICE IS PROVIDED ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: WELFARE BENEFITS; DEBT; HOUSING; IMMIGRATION; CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT.

How much income did St Pauls Advice Centre report in 2025?

St Pauls Advice Centre reported total income of £568k and reported expenditure of £495k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Pauls Advice Centre registered as a charity?

St Pauls Advice Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 2000 as charity number 1083010. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs St Pauls Advice Centre?

St Pauls Advice Centre 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 St Pauls Advice Centre operate?

St Pauls Advice Centre operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Pauls Advice Centre a registered charity?

Yes — St Pauls Advice Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083010.

Details

Address
St. Pauls Advice Centre
Junction 3 Library
Baptist Mills Court
BRISTOL
BS5 0FJ
Registration Date
24 October 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3975025
Charity Number
1083010

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Trustees

Andrew Jeremy Steward
Benita Denika Desroaches
Derek McConnell
Helen Sipthorp
Matthew Skuse
Salha Juma

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