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Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its registration number is 279057. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £168M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 1.9/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 1.8/5 based on 623 reviews.
The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux has £168M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £671K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £168M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Note: the organization has a low Trustpilot rating of 1.8/5, which may reflect donor dissatisfaction. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United Kingdom: The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £168M is well above the peer average of £671K.
The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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1.9 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
more intersected why have i sent money to my mate for pints £8 at spoons and why I've got a second hand phone for £140 than anything about my credit cards and dvla fines. have to find out myself i guess
Trustpilot
I had to ask citizens advice for help and I'm so glad I did a lovely ladie called marion couldn't do enough for me and resolved my problem with british gas and helped me with other things I hadn't even asked for and didn't know I was entitled to thank you so much
Trustpilot
What a waste of time my as well turn to crime they have more rights nowadays
Trustpilot
Absolutely rubbish. The person I had was rude and dismissive. She didn't know anything about UC Regulations and waffled on about nonsense. She caused me more stress than actually preparing for my Tribunal itself. They shouldn't be giving advice to people if they don't know anything and just guessing. It's disgusting 🫣
Trustpilot
Used the option "Goods and Services." 20 minute wait, described the issue regarding Royal Mail incompetence and abdication of responsibility. Put on hold and found myself at the end of another long wait for Consumer Help. Why?
Trustpilot
Totally Useless.Tried to contact Trading Standards related to a dispute related to the way an exterior door was inadequately installed only to get Citizens Advice who basically told me i could not refer my issue to Trending Standards and gave me a reference number followed by an email advising me how to make a complaint, like I am stupid and don not how to complain. So Googled Trading Standards to find out their contact details, entered my post code to get my local office, made the phone call and guess what. I get connected to Citizens Advice who I did not want to speak to. Citizens advice and Trading Standards jus another couple of QANGOS plonked there to create the impression consumers can expect appropriate protection which in reality is not the case. Latest news is from Citizens advise I must wait and see if Trading Standards will be taking any action and they can email me the advice on how to complain which of course they have already sent.
Trustpilot
Would leave zero stars if I could. Citizens Advice were more than professionally negligent, they were grossly negligent, and sabotaged my case. The interesting things is, they wrong doings are so blatant, so they must be used to getting away with a lot of these behaviours. I'm currently working on being a litigant in person and I will be sending them a letter before action pretty soon.
Trustpilot
It’s diabolical that the citizens advice bureau is no longer fit for purpose. It’s clearly run by uneducated and unempathetic call handlers with no knowledge of the Law. Good old fashioned citizenship is sadly lacking in this country as endorsed by this bogus organisation. I have just called to gain information about my rights as a consumer following the refusal by B&M stores to refund an unwanted and unopened food item. The call handler I spoke to had no knowledge about Consumer Law simply stating that the company are within their rights to refuse refunds for any food item. This organisation seems to represent the fact that this country has gone to the dogs.
Trustpilot
WOW! What a great experience via telephone call to EASTBOURNE Citizens Advice Bureau! I had occasion to contact CAB this morning and dealt with Neil, who described himself as a "gateway" advisor. Thank you, Neil, for your professional demeanor and comprehensive understanding. Best thing I have done since arriving in Eastbourne from South Africa! I look forward to receiving further assistance offered.
Trustpilot
Passive aggressive, jumping to conclusions, office seemed empty of clients but still tried to fob me off with the internet and phone service several times, I would give five stars to the helpful volunteer who gave me the info I needed but the passive aggressive experience cancelled that out. One star.
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Quick facts about The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux
- What is The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux?
- The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
- When was The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux founded?
- The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux was founded in 1980.
- Where is The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux trustworthy?
- The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux's registration number?
- Registration: 279057 (United Kingdom).
- What is The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux's website?
- https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
- Are donations to The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.