WREXHAM AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
To ensure individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively.And equallyTo exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services locally and nationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £587,574, with unrestricted funds standing at £313,438. The charity reported a net income surplus of £33,985 for the year, having generated £713,776 in total income against £679,791 in expenditure. The trustees confirmed there were no borrowings and sufficient funds to meet obligations on a fund-by-fund basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Included in income form charitable activities is a sum of £115,000 received from Wrexham county borough council (2024: £115,000).” — page 15
“The National Citizens Advice Bureaux consider that the most appropriate level of reserves would be three to six months of expenditure. The level of designated reserves in this regard is currently set at five months expenditure.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Jeremy Kentchair
- Alison Shields
- Anthony Lewis
- Christopher MacKenzie-Grieve
- Klara Atere
- Martin Goldstein
- ROBERT WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £714k | £680k |
| 31/03/2024 | £692k | £669k |
| 31/03/2023 | £582k | £580k |
| 31/03/2022 | £815k | £484k |
| 31/03/2021 | £462k | £417k |
Common questions
Is WREXHAM AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £587,574, with unrestricted funds standing at £313,438. The charity reported a net income surplus of £33,985 for the year, having generated £713,776 in total income against £679,791 in expenditure. The trustees confirmed there were no borrowings and sufficient funds to meet obligations on a fund-by-fund basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £679k |
| THE FRESHFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £615k |
| MONEY ADVICE TRUST | 1 | £238k |
| UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY | 1 | £174k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £142k |
| LONDON LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST | 1 | £101k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| THE NETHERBY TRUST | 1 | £60k |
Charities like this
- WYRE FOREST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- DISS, THETFORD AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- BARNET CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- CITIZENS ADVICE READING
- NORTH AND WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WREXHAM AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £714k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WYRE FOREST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £410k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DISS, THETFORD AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £733k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BARNET CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £1.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITIZENS ADVICE READING | £957k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |