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Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau

The charity provides, free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities for the benefit of the community in Winchester district and surrounding areas. The service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides, free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities for the benefit of the community in Winchester district and surrounding areas. The service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people's 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£457,357
Latest Expenditure
£478,354

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £70,596
Charitable Activities £447,526
Other Trading £2,352
Investments £2,896
Other Income £592

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £489,086
Raising Funds £27,000
Governance £0
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
£457,357
£478,3540 / 88
2024
£523,962
£516,086£489,086£225,981£225,98123 / 77
2023
£472,200
£482,0060 / 70
2022
£456,123
£428,7900 / 65
2021
£383,591
£369,6350 / 83

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau

What does Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau do?

The charity provides, free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities for the benefit of the community in Winchester district and surrounding areas. The service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives.

How much income did Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau report in 2025?

Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau reported total income of £457k and reported expenditure of £478k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?

Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2011 as charity number 1144965. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau?

Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip James Young. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau operate?

Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau a registered charity?

Yes — Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144965.

Details

Address
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
CITY OFFICES
COLEBROOK STREET
WINCHESTER
SO23 9LJ
Registration Date
7 December 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024131
Charity Number
1144965

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Trustees

Philip James Young Chair
Alison Sarah Martin
Elizabeth Scoffin
Jane Elizabeth Stone
Lesley Jane Rose
Robert Wilson

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30 July 2026
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