HOUNSLOW CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE
The main activity of the charity is to provide free, to all individuals, an impartial and confidential service of information, guidance and support so that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or through an inability to express themselves.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £17,901 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward increasing to £702,194. The trustees report that reserves are monitored carefully to ensure sufficient provision for pension liabilities and contingencies, while the independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 as permitted by Memorandum and articles of association.” — page 21
“One employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Albrowchair
- Brenda Otto
- Ifeoma Maria Onyejekwe Williams
- JOHN MURRAY
- Muneeb Gill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £975k | £777k |
| 31/03/2021 | £920k | £594k |
Common questions
Is HOUNSLOW CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £17,901 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward increasing to £702,194. The trustees report that reserves are monitored carefully to ensure sufficient provision for pension liabilities and contingencies, while the independent auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chowdhary & Co.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOUNSLOW CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 21/01/2026 | £112k | Grant to Hounslow Citizens Advice Bureaux Service |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £45k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 22/06/2020 | £10k | Grant to Hounslow Citizens Advice |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2018 | £10k | Better IT structure |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 2 | £85k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £679k |
| THE FRESHFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £615k |
| MONEY ADVICE TRUST | 1 | £238k |
| UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY | 1 | £174k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| THE NETHERBY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| FUEL ALLOTMENT | 1 | £43k |
Charities like this
- SOUTHWARK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE
- SUTTON BOROUGH CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAUX
- Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
- CARDIFF AND VALE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- MID SUFFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- CAMBRIDGE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUNSLOW CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE | £1.3m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHWARK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUTTON BOROUGH CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAUX | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Citizens Advice Mid Mercia | £5.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF AND VALE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £4.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MID SUFFOLK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £332k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |