01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038195
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 35
- Postcode
- EH6 8PG
OSCR note: Previous name - Edinburgh Citizens Advice Bureau, from 30/04/2007 to 16/12/2025
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Provide free, independent and impartial advice and support to anyone who needs it, in Edinburgh and its surrounding communities with the purpose of reducing poverty, advancing human rights and campaigning on the issues that impact most of the lives of our community.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Objects 4 The company has been formed to benefit principally the area of (a) The City of Edinburgh and (b) elsewhere (the “Area of Benefit”) with the following objects: 4.1 the advancement of education. 4.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 4.3 the relief of those in need. 4.4 the advancement of health. 4.5 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.6 the promotion of equality and diversity. and 4.7 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, particularly through (but not limited to) the following activities: 4.8 the provision of advice and assistance to individuals with a view to improve their understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities, facilitate access and use of the benefit system, and alleviate stress and other anxiety caused by unresolved issues. and 4.9 recruiting, training and developing local citizens who are engaged as volunteers in and for the company, who in turn assist members of the public within the Area of Benefit, and in doing so contribute to the development of the Area of Benefit.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £1,234,377 | £1,183,517 | 35 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,225,829 | £1,189,789 | 35 | 18 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £1,321,870 | £1,269,976 | 35 | 29 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,452,833 | £1,428,156 | 35 | 9 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,327,273 | £1,273,378 | 35 | 14 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 23-23a Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.citizensadviceedinburgh.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Scottish Association Of Citizens Advice Bureau · SC016637
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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