MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU LTD
The provision of advice and information services in Monmouthshire and bordering Counties in England and Wales using trained volunteer advisers under the umbrella of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £89,001 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £100,239. The trustees note that future core funding streams are locked in for the 2026-27 financial year, allowing confidence that a balanced budget can be achieved into the future.
What the accounts disclose
“set aside an amount equivalent to three months' annual budgeted operating expenditure (in 2024-25, an amount of £91,000) for this purpose.”
“The charity's ability to continue to provide current services is largely dependent on funding from local authorities and government agencies.” — page 6
“The charity paid £5,015 (2024 £4,855) to Citizens Advice in membership fees and to cover the cost of insurance, financial support, and information services.” — page 26
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/04/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (21/03/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (21/03/2014)
Trustees
- Stephen Readchair
- Allan McBain
- Doug Gibson
- Maurice Barnes
- Michael Yhnell
- Rhona Parry-Keane
- Sally Meyrick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £362k | £451k |
| 31/03/2024 | £462k | £460k |
| 31/03/2023 | £386k | £353k |
| 31/03/2022 | £304k | £283k |
| 31/03/2021 | £239k | £218k |
Common questions
Is MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £89,001 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £100,239. The trustees note that future core funding streams are locked in for the 2026-27 financial year, allowing confidence that a balanced budget can be achieved into the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2023 | £10k | Monmouthshire Citizens Advice Website |