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CITIZENS ADVICE CHESHIRE WEST

Registered charity 1128367 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CHESHIRE WEST CAB, CHESHIRE WEST CAB LTD

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Latest income
£1.8m
Latest spending
£1.7m
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income increased to £1,849,349 and unrestricted reserves rose to £443,168, exceeding the charity's stated policy target of £200,000–£350,000. The charity reports a positive cash flow, is debt-free, and the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue in operational existence.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between £200,000 and £350,000 (held: £443k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds that have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level between £200,000 and £350,000” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Citizens Advice Cheshire West (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£1.8m
Total spending
£1.7m
Reserves (reported)
£443k
Employees
44

Reported reserves equal ~3.1 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.8m£1.7m
31/03/2024£1.6m£1.6m
31/03/2023£1.6m£1.5m
31/03/2022£1.4m£1.3m
31/03/2021£1.4m£1.4m

Common questions

Is CITIZENS ADVICE CHESHIRE WEST financially healthy?

The accounts state that total income increased to £1,849,349 and unrestricted reserves rose to £443,168, exceeding the charity's stated policy target of £200,000–£350,000. The charity reports a positive cash flow, is debt-free, and the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.