CITIZENS ADVICE IN EAST DORSET AND PURBECK LTD
To provide information, advice, assistance and representation to anyone on a range of issues, including welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, relationship, consumer and legal. To exert a responsible influence on the development of policies locally and nationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £108,055 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant turnaround from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £163,020, which the board considers sufficient to meet day-to-day running costs and manage cash flow challenges. The charity remains in a healthy financial position despite facing pressures from high inflation and squeezed funding.
What the accounts disclose
“1 employee received emoluments in the bracket £60,001 to £70,000.” — page 22
“1 employee received emoluments in the bracket £60,001 to £70,000.” — page 22
“The Board, having reviewed the financial position and the risk assessment, believes it is both necessary and appropriate to establish general and designated reserves. This ensures compliance with its obligation to act prudently, be able to meet all financial commitments and maintain client services that may lose funding, for a sufficient period to find alternative sources of income.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/03/2023)
Trustees
- Alan Breakwell
- Colin Andrew Logan
- Louise Capaldi-Tallon
- Terry Cordery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £915k |
| 31/03/2022 | £837k | £805k |
| 31/03/2021 | £936k | £890k |
Common questions
Is CITIZENS ADVICE IN EAST DORSET AND PURBECK LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £108,055 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant turnaround from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £163,020, which the board considers sufficient to meet day-to-day running costs and manage cash flow challenges. The charity remains in a healthy financial position despite facing pressures from high inflation and squeezed funding. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ward Goodman Audit Services Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of CITIZENS ADVICE IN EAST DORSET AND PURBECK LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds CITIZENS ADVICE IN EAST DORSET AND PURBECK LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITIZENS ADVICE IN EAST DORSET AND PURBECK LTD as a grant recipient include THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | FY2022 | £3k | Social welfare |
| THE SALISBURY POOL CHARITY COMPRISING THE FIRST MOIETY ESTABLISHED BY CLAUSE 2 OF THE DEED OF DECLARATION DATED 23RD MARCH 1976 | FY2023 | £2k | Social welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/09/2024 | £474k | Breaking Barriers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £10k | Volunteer Up |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2018 | £10k | Financial Capability Training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2004 | £94k | Home visit and outreach service |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £145k |
| LONDON LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST | 1 | £101k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £37k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CITIZENS ADVICE IN NORTH & WEST KENT
- CITIZENS ADVICE CENTRAL DORSET LIMITED
- DOVER DEAL AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- Citizens Advice North Staffordshire LTD
- CITIZENS ADVICE IN WEST SUSSEX (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST)
- NOTTINGHAM AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS ADVICE IN EAST DORSET AND PURBECK LTD | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITIZENS ADVICE IN NORTH & WEST KENT | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITIZENS ADVICE CENTRAL DORSET LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| DOVER DEAL AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £368k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| Citizens Advice North Staffordshire LTD | £6.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITIZENS ADVICE IN WEST SUSSEX (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST) | £2.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |