Citizens Advice Nottinghamshire Central and South
To promote any charitable purpose for the public benefit by the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but without limitation, for the benefit of the community in Broxtowe and surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income deficit of £97,821 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to high charitable expenditure relative to incoming resources. However, total net assets increased to £1,267,548, supported by a significant actuarial gain on the defined benefit pension scheme. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves of £1,057,323 are at a prudent level, exceeding their stated policy target of six months' operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees believe that on this basis, six months Unrestricted Reserves, net of the Designated Reserves, is a prudent level.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/06/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (06/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dave Cainchair
- Arthur Seidel
- Caroline Joyce
- Craig Drysdale
- David Richard Kinshott
- David Roberts
- David Smith
- Sarah Ann Pearce
- Stephen Pollard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £577k | £557k |
| 31/03/2022 | £611k | £712k |
| 31/03/2021 | £584k | £542k |
Common questions
Is Citizens Advice Nottinghamshire Central and South financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income deficit of £97,821 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to high charitable expenditure relative to incoming resources. However, total net assets increased to £1,267,548, supported by a significant actuarial gain on the defined benefit pension scheme. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves of £1,057,323 are at a prudent level, exceeding their stated policy target of six months' operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rogers Spencer.
Who funds Citizens Advice Nottinghamshire Central and South?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Citizens Advice Nottinghamshire Central and South as a grant recipient include THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION, BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £103k | Grants |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | Donations made during the year |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2024 | £60k | Millionaire Street 2024 05w3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2024 | £351k | Advice for Outcomes - transforming lives |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2022 | £10k | Digital Capacity Broxtowe |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/06/2022 | £19k | Staff Salary - Income Maximisation Officer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £7k | Foodbank Link - Mid Notts |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2011 | £300k | Specialised Debt Help |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2011 | £10k | Replacement of outdated IT equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/01/2005 | £149k | To employ advice workers to help people in debt |