CXK
Advice and support service to advance in life those who are in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other hardship, in particular but not limited to young people, by developing their skills, education, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £275,284 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £7,506,218 and total expenditure of £7,432,384. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £6,069,710 are sufficient to cover 9.8 months of operating costs, and the auditors have concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £120,001 - £130,000 1” — page 39
“Based on this approach, CXK is happy the level of reserves is sufficient, with 9.8 months of operating costs (2024: 9.4 months) set aside.”
“The Charity has incorporated the following dormant subsidiary undertakings - CXK Trading Limited and CXK Careers Limited.” — page 19
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- European Social Fund
- Kent Community Foundation
- Port of Dover
- Education and Skills Funding Agency
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/05/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (15/06/2016)
Trustees
- Charlotte Marie Walshechair
- Alexander Graeme Dykes
- Anthony Hackney
- Dominic John Hilleard
- GRAHAM BRISCOE
- Joanna Pamela Boraston
- KELLY AMBER FREEMAN
- Pamela Elizabeth Watts
- Paul Madden
- Pauline Smith
- Peter John O'Brien
- Robert Rose
- William Vernon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.5m | £7.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £7.0m | £7.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £8.6m | £8.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £7.0m | £6.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £7.6m | £7.2m |
Common questions
Is CXK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £275,284 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £7,506,218 and total expenditure of £7,432,384. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £6,069,710 are sufficient to cover 9.8 months of operating costs, and the auditors have concluded there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CXK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £120,001 - £130,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2026 | £472k | Pathways for Progression (P4P) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2009 | £7k | RoBoT - Return of Back on Track |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE MONTAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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- RICHMOND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE
- CARDIFF AND VALE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXK | £7.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY PRAISE CENTRE CIO | £763k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE | £878k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF AND VALE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £4.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE | £281k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMDEN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE LIMITED | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |