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Citizens Advice Somerset is an independent charity that is part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales. We work in partnership with other agencies and groups to provide free, confidential, advice to help people resolve their problems.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCitizens Advice Somerset is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is 1054134. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Citizens Advice Somerset 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 100% 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 87/100.
Citizens Advice Somerset is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Citizens Advice Somerset has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% 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.
Citizens Advice Somerset is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Citizens Advice Somerset. 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.
Citizens Advice Somerset 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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 Somerset is an independent charity that is part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales. We work in partnership with other agencies and groups to provide free, confidential, advice to help people resolve their problems. Citizens Advice Somerset is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United Kingdom: Citizens Advice Somerset's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £671K.
Citizens Advice Somerset 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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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Citizens Advice Somerset is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
Citizens Advice Somerset 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.
Citizens Advice Somerset 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (11)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralTeam of advisers being set up to replace closed West Somerset Advice Bureau - West Somerset Free Press
Somerset Council joining forces with local charities to support residents in crisis - Somerset Council
Citizens Advice Somerset chosen to lead delivery of £22-million hardship fund - Wellington Weekly News
How Somerset families can get crisis support to help heat homes - BBC
Council receives £22 million to support residents facing cost-of-living crisis - Somerset County Gazette
Families offered support with food costs over Easter holidays - BBC
Somerset Council approves £21.5m Crisis and Resilience Fund to support struggling households - Burnham-On-Sea.com
Citizen Advice Somerset teaming up with Wellington Foodbank to help with energy bills - Wellington Weekly News
Thousands on universal credit in Somerset hit by higher council tax bills - Somerset County Gazette
Helping Somerset residents stay safe, warm and well this winter - Somerset Council
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Citizens Advice Somerset
- What is Citizens Advice Somerset?
- Citizens Advice Somerset is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Citizens Advice Somerset is an independent charity that is part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales. We work in partnership with other agencies and groups to provide free, confidential, advice to help people resolve their problems.
- When was Citizens Advice Somerset founded?
- Citizens Advice Somerset was founded in 1996.
- Where is Citizens Advice Somerset located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Citizens Advice Somerset's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Citizens Advice Somerset trustworthy?
- Citizens Advice Somerset 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 Citizens Advice Somerset's registration number?
- Registration: 1054134 (United Kingdom).
- What is Citizens Advice Somerset's website?
- https://www.citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk
- Are donations to Citizens Advice Somerset 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.