Citizens Advice East Lancashire
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on the general fund of £178,210, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,069,551. The trustees hold these reserves to cover working capital and future development due to uncertainty over grant and contract income. The charity also reported a deficit on restricted funds of £28,056, leaving a restricted fund balance of £13,000.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end the general reserve amounted to £1,069,551. Due to uncertainty over receipt of grant and contract income, the trustees hold this reserve for: 1. Working capital to cover staff and running costs of the charity 2. Future development of the charity The trustees continue to develop their reserves policies.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/07/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (03/10/2012)
Trustees
- BRIAN HOBBSchair
- Ann Catherine McIntyre
- Cllr Marilyn Winifred Anne Procter
- Hugh Somerville McGinn
- John Martin Blackburn
- John Nicholas Pilling
- Madeehah Khan-Israeel
- PETER JOHN KENYON
- Patrick Mark Manley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £758k | £557k |
| 31/03/2022 | £467k | £394k |
| 31/03/2021 | £407k | £333k |
Common questions
Is Citizens Advice East Lancashire financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on the general fund of £178,210, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,069,551. The trustees hold these reserves to cover working capital and future development due to uncertainty over grant and contract income. The charity also reported a deficit on restricted funds of £28,056, leaving a restricted fund balance of £13,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by KM.