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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £567,732 | £494,881 | £482,845 | £295,623 | £228,314 | 12 / 6 |
| 2024 | £460,345 | £450,903 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £434,016 | £443,409 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £430,672 | £400,639 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £460,137 | £407,147 | 0 / 3 |
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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.
How efficient is St Pauls Advice Centre?
St Pauls Advice Centre has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 5 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
Junction 3 Library
Baptist Mills Court
BRISTOL
BS5 0FJ
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