Citizens Advice Cheshire East
Cheshire East Citizens Advice Bureau North aims to provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information for the benefit of the local community, to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services and to ensure individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge or an inability to express their needs effectively.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £30,148 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £255,528. The trustees report that free reserves are equivalent to six months of normal operating expenditure, meeting their stated policy target. However, the trustees identify securing funding as a serious challenge and a major risk to the charity's long-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Cheshire East Council 168,389” — page 21
“the Trustees have determined that ‘free’ reserves should be equivalent to six months normal operating expenditure, as recommended by Citizens Advice.”
“The amount of remuneration paid to the spouse of Peter O’Brien was £3,527, (£8,986 2024); and £95, (£80 2024); in pension contributions was paid by the charity for the 2025 reporting period” — page 24
“The amount of remuneration paid to the spouse of Simon Davies was £10,392, (£500 2024); and £161, (£0 2024), in pension contributions was paid by the charity for the reporting period” — page 24
“The amount of remuneration paid to the spouse of Peter O’Brien was £3,527, (£8,986 2024); and £95, (£80 2024); in pension contributions was paid by the charity for the 2025 reporting period” — page 24
“The amount of remuneration paid to the spouse of Simon Davies was £10,392, (£500 2024); and £161, (£0 2024), in pension contributions was paid by the charity for the reporting period” — page 24
Trustees
- Peter Thomond O'Brienchair
- CHRIS CAMPBELL-KELLY
- DAVID WILLIAM ROBINSON
- Dr Anne Marriott
- Emily Louise Raw
- Janet Anne Jackson
- John Geoffrey Baggott
- Margaret Emma Thompson
- Peter John Harrison
- Phillip Andrew Carr
- Stephen Andrew Feeney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £426k | £395k |
| 31/03/2024 | £432k | £406k |
| 31/03/2023 | £373k | £359k |
| 31/03/2022 | £346k | £328k |
| 31/03/2021 | £374k | £330k |
Common questions
Is Citizens Advice Cheshire East financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £30,148 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £255,528. The trustees report that free reserves are equivalent to six months of normal operating expenditure, meeting their stated policy target. However, the trustees identify securing funding as a serious challenge and a major risk to the charity's long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2024 | £230k | Family Advice & Advocacy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/08/2018 | £10k | With You For You |