CITIZENS ADVICE GOSPORT
The Bureau is established for the promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community of Gosport by the advancement of education, protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. We achieve this by providing free, independent and impartial advice to the Gosport community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £105,584 for the 15-month period ending 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £26,250 and restricted funds of £26,250. The charity ceased operations following a merger with Citizens Advice Solent East effective 1 July 2025, transferring all assets and liabilities to the successor organization.
What the accounts disclose
“No individual employee’s emoluments exceeded £60,000 p.a. (2024: £60,000).” — page 23
“Total income 325,111 318,161 643,272” — page 12
“In view of the merger / transfer with CASE the trustees have reviewed the appropriateness of the designated reserves and concluded that the only reserves that should be carried over to CASE are those for the Debt Advisory Service and the Leasehold premises.” — page 6
“Following the transfer of operations to Citizens Advice Solent East on 1 July 2025 the charity ceased to provide services.” — page 8
“During the year the charity purchased services from CASE amounting £36,597. (2024 £10,155). These services primarily related to the provision of the services of a Chief Executive Officer and the reimbursement of expenditure paid by CASE on behalf of the charity.” — page 23
“The charity also supplied services to CASE totalling £6,458 (2024: Nil), relating to the provision of staff support and service delivery.” — page 23
“During the year the charity purchased services from CASE amounting £36,597. (2024 £10,155). These services primarily related to the provision of the services of a Chief Executive Officer and the reimbursement of expenditure paid by CASE on behalf of the charity.” — page 23
“The charity also supplied services to CASE totalling £6,458 (2024: Nil), relating to the provision of staff support and service delivery.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Anthony Dyer
- Charles John Harrison Nicholas
- David Andrew Henry Bryant
- Heather Kathleen Blades
- MR RICHARD MACKAY
- Thomas Michael Arnold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £643k | £538k |
| 31/03/2024 | £344k | £356k |
| 31/03/2023 | £356k | £347k |
| 31/03/2022 | £299k | £360k |
| 31/03/2021 | £377k | £308k |
Common questions
Is CITIZENS ADVICE GOSPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £105,584 for the 15-month period ending 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £26,250 and restricted funds of £26,250. The charity ceased operations following a merger with Citizens Advice Solent East effective 1 July 2025, transferring all assets and liabilities to the successor organization. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of CITIZENS ADVICE GOSPORT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds CITIZENS ADVICE GOSPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITIZENS ADVICE GOSPORT as a grant recipient include THE MSE CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MSE CHARITY | FY2023 | £7k | Money advice and support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2024 | £12k | IT Infrastructure renewal for Citizens Advice Gosport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | Household Support Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2006 | £9k | New building - new opportunities for all |