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The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau

Our service is open to anyone: it is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Citizens Advice Bedford (CAB) primarily exists to help those who live or work in the Borough of Bedford - 175,000 people. In addition CAB delivers services in Central Bedfordshire and throughout England. This service is available to all citizens, regardless of situation, background or social status.

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Activities & Mission

Our service is open to anyone: it is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Citizens Advice Bedford (CAB) primarily exists to help those who live or work in the Borough of Bedford - 175,000 people. In addition CAB delivers services in Central Bedfordshire and throughout England. This service is available to all citizens, regardless of situation, background or social status.

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

Latest Income
£656,480
Latest Expenditure
£705,490

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.5%
% 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 £2,484
Charitable Activities £572,710
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,530
Other Income £78,756

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £705,490
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,604
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
£656,480
£705,490£705,490£299,271£108,30922 / 35
2024
£609,722
£705,980£705,980£348,289£153,34023 / 35
2023
£641,986
£518,203£518,203£444,547£204,86417 / 18
2022
£524,680
£514,877£514,877£320,764£293,73417 / 15
2021
£595,420
£513,480£513,480£310,961£214,65518 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau

What does The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau do?

Our service is open to anyone: it is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Citizens Advice Bedford (CAB) primarily exists to help those who live or work in the Borough of Bedford - 175,000 people. In addition CAB delivers services in Central Bedfordshire and throughout England. This service is available to all citizens, regardless of situation, background or social status.

How much income did The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?

The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £656k and reported expenditure of £705k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?

The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2004 as charity number 1106738. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau?

The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Edward Paul McGowan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau operate?

The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?

Yes — The Bedford And District Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106738.

Details

Address
The Bedford and District Citizens Advice Bureau
8 Harpur Centre
BEDFORD
MK40 1TP
Registration Date
12 November 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4011834
Charity Number
1106738

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Trustees

Neil Edward Paul McGowan Chair
Clifford Mark Carter
David Hodgson
Dr Thomas Greville Inskip
Elizabeth Borland
Iain Clark
Mark Andrew Smith
Mark Smith
Roger Henry Sanbrook

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