citizens
advice
Hull &
East Riding
Annual Report
2024-25
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Contents
Foreword byjames Doyle. Chair of Trustee Board
Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team
About Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding
In the community
Research and campaigns
Ourvalues
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Our impart
Our perfomiance in 2024-25
Our teams and projects
Our volunteers
Structure. governan￿ & manageff*nt
Finanaal review
Report of the IndependentAuditors to the Members of
Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
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Citizens the Hull & East TldingAnnual ReFJ)rt 202425

Foreword
James Doyle, Chair of Trustee Board
We are proud to Dresent this yearfs impact repor. for Cit17ens Advice
Hull and laSL Ridiiig. It refleils the oxtiaordinary coiirp,iiment of our
alf, volunteers, trusiees, aid pa￿￿er5 ourirng a per od of continued
cyallenge for the communities we serve.
Tne c051-of- ivirig crisis h35 continued to impact kioLsehold5 acro55
Hull and Ihc East Rioing iviin many people facing iTh0055ible choices
abour hoatirg cai and keep ng d ruol over ili.cir head5. Agaiisi
this backd rop, dema-',d for our services has growp, more complex
a nd urgent. Our arjvisers .£upporiejr 24.349 clients and resolved
over 112.000 issues--ie equivalep.i of one issue ￿ery 4. 1 minutes.
Mo,, e than half of t￿.P people we helpec wiere I,iring wi-n a d1&3biiity or
ong-term hcalih condrion.
Oiir generalist advice service remains the front door to
support. i er'sures peoJlo can dcoess limc.Iy, ITD8fLia,' adv.ce, often
al mLiments of crisis, ano it provides a gaitsway10 specialisL casework
where needed. Alop,gside this, we delivered targeted proiccts in
hospitali, Wlth ArrnFd Forc.e5 communities, through schcols ar.d
VC5F. patners, and IT Pclrtnership w,Ih our local councils, Nlorthem
Powerorio, a-. o Ihc NHS. These projects dery.onstraie ourability to
innovate, collaborate, aid rcack people where tnoy are.
Demand for
our services
has grown
more
complex and
urgent. Our
advisers
supported
24.349 clients
and resolved
over 112.000
issues-the
equivalent of
one Issue
every4.7
minute
More than
half of the
people we
helped were
living with a
disability or
long-terni
health
condition
The financial valijp. of our work is reinarkable. ID. 202L.,'25 we
dolivered £41.8 million in value to local people and the wider
economy, equating 10 £1.7 million every fotnight. tror eve-y £1
irive5fe.d li CAklFR, INe re-urn £2.39 in f15cal £awiigs, £20.61 in byider
PUDlic valuo, and Ll 4.?0 directly to th.e peoplo we ktslp.
This year a150 marked important iniernal progress. We err,bedded
oJr riew organiSc]tiorial value< of Collaboration. Innovation and
Accountability, iiivesled in digiidl 5y5Lems and expandeo VolunL￿r
oppoitunitiei, eiisuring our organ.￿tiGn is equioped lor the fuiure.
Looking ahead, our strategic Business Plan 2025-?_8 fjets ambitlOUS
airrs.. 10 romair. agile and respogsive, to grow our influep,ce locally
and nationalw, to deepen collaboration, and to innovate Wi[n our
peop'e and technology Wilh the coniinued support o--our lunders,
partners, and volurteers, we arc conficeni Ive Cun meei those aims
ar',d rerrairi a tfUStcd chdrnpioii for our communitses.
On behalf of the Board of Trustee5 and Senior ￿la￿a￿eme￿i Team,
th3ik you to everyone who has SUPPOrted Citizen< Adwce Hull and
East Ridiig this year. Together, we are making a real difierence in the
lives of thousands of Ioc31 people.
Ciliz?n% AcJvice Hi Ill & Ea￿ Qieing Annual Repon ?o24-,-5

Trustees Report
Senior Management
Team
Tracy Wharvell
Chief Executive
John Connelly
Head of Busine55 Operations
& Planning
J DoVe. Chair
D ￿Thth
A Ledger
Kirsty Connor
Head of Specialist Advice
Services
A Se￿ffl
L Flley
nted
nlay MIY
2025
2025
Katherine Nickolds
Head of Generali5tAdwce
SeNices
L Milner Reggned (kt2024
P FO￿er Resigned Oct2024
D Waxman ReognedN￿2024
M Gohghtley Re￿gnedmc￿2025
K Schmidt Re￿ned Sept2025
Stacey Ullyott
Head of Business
Development
Companysecretary T Wharvell
Registered office The Wilson Centre, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU12AG
Registered company number 05141612 (England and Wales)
Registered charity number1106453
Independent auditors Smalles Goldie, Chartered Accountants, Ststutory Auditor,
Regents Court, Princess StreeL Hull, HU2 8BA
Bank Lloyds Bank Plc, 1 Grand Buildings, Jameson Street, Hull, HU13JX
C,tizen5Adw:e. Hi.11 & Easl RidirigAnYua' ReForr 202425

About Citizens Advice
Hull & East Riding
CILi£ens Advice Hull and lasi Riding is an independent IoG31 cha."ity that has supportecl our
communities for over 86 years.
We provide free, confidential and imp3rt,al advice primarily to residents of Hull and the East
R dins he.lping people fiid a way forward wtth Ineir problems.
As one of 235 socal Ciiizens Advice senAces, we s,iare natioial goa,s'. to provide advice for all,
campaign on the isSUCS thai matter, and diampion equality and diversity.
Our charitable object is 'the relief ofpovery, Sickness, and di5tre55 b/ the CJLknncement oleducoiion,
the proiettion andpreservoiion of heglth, and Ihe promoLion of eqknoi opportLJnities" We achieve
thi5 by providing a free, independent, confiéentiai, impartial information, advice, caseworl and
repre5entaiion service helping people reS0￿e Their legal, rr,oney and oiher problems.
We strivc to reach people ear￿ before problems dcvelop, empower soll-help, and respond
flexibly to emerging needs through innovatThie approaches and 10 adopt be<t practico in qualiry
ssuraiice, service delivery ckannels, cam?aignip.s and training.
Our data grdes un que insighi inio the chal.'er.ges facifjg local coTrmunities, enabling us to
influence change and igforrri dea<i0g-makers.
None of thi5 would be possible without Ihe support of our volunteers and funde.'s, whose
contributions eisure we remain a trusted, acces>ib.'e semce for all.
Cifi7en£ Ildvice qu,1 & East licilo AiniJal lew.ff 202425

We have four FErmaneni offices where we help clients with appointments and drop-in sessions
in Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.
We also have advisers working at more than 30 outreach locations across the area.
In addition to our general adwce serwce, we work closely with IcKal councils, housing providers,
foodbanlG, NH5 services, and corrmunity organisations to make sure people get the support
they need across a range of ieams and projects.
Q Hull GeneralEt Athi
Commurvty FoodAid
P Easl Rh￿ng Genefalisl Serw
Q Hosimlal Outreach Sewvice
Eller￿1 Speoth'si Dr(y In
ou￿n9 SpecialislAthice Drop In
ExF4oring Opportunthès
Beverley
Hull
Goole
¥ D￿n￿apTI*5 @ Openslieetmao conlnbuiNs
Hull
Ci¢izer.s Athco. 4Jil & F.art RidinEAnnual ReporL 2024-25

In the community
Events and media
What
Citi
Citszéns
Advice
do?
During 2024125 ll.'e bvere rep"esegLed at rargp o,
publio evenLS arrangeo by partners in=ludirg IN,e
NHJ, Hull Qily Council, Lail Riding of YOrKS￿1r0
Cou nci I, loca, parish COUPicils, [￿e Ilg versity of HLIII
and Lhe Jepartment for Vlorrf ar,d Pensions. INe
provice information aboui our serwcei and recruit
new volunieers.
iti?en
vice
st
We continued to work witn partnerK i)fG (up.cers 10
find innovaiive iliays of <uppJi ￿,.￿0 our COT.muniiies,'
th.anks to fundirg TfoT tke Leonard Cbarr,berlain
Trdst, vie vi?re able to io PUI togeiher'Erer2y Pac.ig
', sr drop-in clients In HLII ofrer ng eiprg5,_--ficieYcy
SLlPPOrt Wilh ifom5 such as air iryers, slow coo'rfers
and heated towc airers.
energyad*ce
0800 448 0721
ws
DurinrTt*e year our news was
covereo by local med.a outle
iqcludingThe York)hiro P051, ￿'hIle
bers of ou" ieiws werc alio
Inte￿Ie￿eU by oroadcast meL' d
incldGing BBC Racio Hurpbe,'side
ar.-' ITV Calendar on Issues including
Pensior Credit, the c05t of IrviniT
righis fcr private tonant) anc
proposed chai.ges to health and
disabilty benefits.
Cit',zpiiE Alv cp A,, 11 & East Rifi ng Annual ReJorr 202,

Research and campaigns
We take our commttment to ensure that the voice of our community is heard and that real
charige can be achieved. We do this by reoording the problems our communityfaces and
regular￿ feeding our clien￿, own experiences into national and local campaigns.
We workwith national Citizens AchAce and our own local partners and stakeholders to ensure
thai trends and common issues are spotted and atted upon. Here aro some highlights of our
year:
D>D>DJuly2024
We coniacted all candidates in the general elertion to prowde them wtth a snapshot of their
COP.5tttuency As part of this, we raised issues about the current System for Personal
Independence Payment (PIP) and provided insights into the cost of living and the impact on their
constituents.
D>D>D September2024
After the election, we provided all MPS with an invttation to our office, and proirided them
witri a briefing atrKiutthe work of Citizens Advice, and local data relevart to their constttueng.
D>D>D October 2024
We lobbied MPS duringthe Budget, calling on them to UFxlate Local HousingAtlowanie in line
with 30th percentile of local market rate, reduce the amount deducted from Universal Credit
payments and to provide targeted energy bill support.
As part of this, local MPS Karl Tumer (Kingston upon Hull East) and Emma Hardy (Hull West and
Haltempricel both wrote to the Chancellor. The reduction of Unwersal Credit debt recovery was
included in the budget- a win for Cttizens Advice.
Cidzens Acknce Hul & Fa£r RidingAnnual Rewrt 2024-25

Ourvalues
The commitment to working
together. intsmalty and externally.
by Iwilding partherships sharing
knowledge, and f05tering trust to
achieve common goals.
The capacltyto think creatlvely, develop.
and introduce groundbreaking solutions
to improve services and respond to
current and emerging challenges.
-ol,Ib.":r3.-' ior
Innovation
AriOLis:
The responsibhityto uphold the highest
standards of ethics, transparency. and fairness in
all our artions and decision& Do what we say we
ill do and take responsibility for all our artlons.
Ourvision In order to fight poverty and injustice, be ai the forefront of advice, innovation, ap,d
infldence at local, regional, and national levels.
Our misslon We help people, families, and communities by.
Providing advice thai helps people overcome their prob5ems
Campaigning to ensure tnat peoples, voices are heard
We are the People's ChampiorL
Citizen£ Adv ce HLJ'I & Fast R,:ding AinJal Re.kT)r ?0?425

Our impart
Ourvalue to society
£41.8m
24.349
112,189
financial value
delivered
across Hull and
East Riding-
equivalent to
£1.7m every
fortnighL
clients
supported.
equating to
one in every
13 households
in the area.
issues resolved
- roughly one
every 4.7
minutes across
the year.
For every £1 invested in
Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding
£2.39
fiscal value retLJmed to government and public seNices. Total £8.463.161
£20.67
public value generated in wider economic and social benefits. Total £73,24I.011
£1430
dirert value delivered to the people we help Total £50,685,515
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Citizens Advicc -lul, & Fast Rlcing Annual Qeport 202L25

Our impart
2024-25. our work in numbers
Savings
fir £2.783.272 '. .':
preventing evictions.
forthe NHS by reducing the
0 £1.697.812 ,,,
services and keeping people
in work.
The big
issues
82%
29%
14%
Crisis loans
Charitable
support
Housing
From our surveys
Top advice issues
21 % Debt
20 % Universal Credit
180h Beneffts and
Tax Credit
97%
Clients would
use our seNice
again.
1in2
96%
Clients would
recommend our
service to others.
clients have a long-term
health condition or
disability.
10 % Finanaal seNices
& capability
C I1¥￿Tr5￿￿vIce Hi.118 thst 4id ngAnnual ReporT 202Q"
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Binta's Story
oer rol
i•
Wedon'tjust
advise our clients -
we stand by them
every step of the
way until their
issue is resolved.
Here, one of our
clients tells howwe
helped herwin a
difficult court case
againsta company
selling solar panels
that wanted
thousands from
her despite having
provided no
services.
izens
& East Ridi
.Hull .
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Cifi7en£ Adwce Hul. & Ecjsr Rieing Arinual Report 202£L25

I don't know what
I would have done
without Citizens
Advice
When sho bought her house in Hull after
many years of renting Bintajust wan-ed to
invesi in green energy and save money on
bills.
But her interest in hawng solar panols instslled
went disastrously wrong when she was
pressurised into signing a G.ontrart she
couldn't afford by a co.,mpany whici then took
her to court demanding more than £5.0(K).
on a solar panel pacthge worth rrore than
£8,000. However, she was unable 10 fiD,d an
affordab e finance p137 due to an unpa,.d
ener￿ bill for her house, dating to before skie
tK)ught it, be ng wrongly placed on her record.
Unable 10 affard a solicitorand with ￿0Where
else to turn, Binta came to Citizens Adwce Hull
& l-a% Riding, where an ainazing team offort
from several of our dedicaLed advisers cnded
with the Cdse being thrown out ofcourt.
When 5h.e tried to carcel, the firm claimed she
had sioned a waivcr agreeirig to pay 60 per
ceni ofihe coitracl and began court
proceedings 10 force her to pay more iilan
£5,500, all while pressuring her to give them
money d￿pIte hawng provided no services.
Binta told our Debi C35eworkerJon Wilson,
who provides outreach 5UPPOrt at klull County
Court"'You took the time to listen 10 me,
provide advice and your willingne55 to Felp
without asking for a penry amazed me, from
the first lime I metyou.
English is a second language for Binta, is
orginally from Gambia, and she foun.d the
documeniaiion provided by the firm
confusing. Butthe phor,ecalls were worse.
"l appreciate your patience, professionalism
and kindness. You made Ihejourriey so ca5y
for me, releasing the stress, pressure,
coricerns and worries for me and ry fami￿."
She exploined."Elifferent people were callirig
me every day with threats - I have to pay this,1
have to pay thai, I have. to do this, I have to do
that, srxveral times a day.
I wasn't sleeping... it was affecting my
health.
Binta's o,"deal started when she &4w an advert
on the internet about a Government grant for
solar power. She wanted to improve her
home ana, save morley on her energy bills for
years to corre, so she made enquiries and
was contacied by a firm which arranged for
someone 10 vislt her ai h,ome.
"I wasnt sleeping my famiw wasn't sleeping- it
was affecting my nealtb, my family and my
work. It was traumatising It vJas a horrible
experience. Theywere calling me asking me to
pay money and I said 'l'm not paying the
money. They said h)u need to ialK to us, we
need to come to a mutual agreemeny."
Keen to press ahead wiLh her green dream,
she agreed 10 lake oui a five-year finance deal
Continued on page 14
CiliZPP£ &,*vice qull & East I',d:n8 Arnual Rewrr. ?g?£P?.5
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Continued from page 13
Jon and S.'nta Lieri attended a court hearing
lasting two noijfs and 45 minuics, wih,,
resulteo in the D'sLficiJu.dge orderipg -hat
even/ dSGect o- tie claim madc aga nst hor
e disTt:ssed in full.
But Bin=a, who works as a housing a(fviser in
Hull, SLood frie. ground."I sa d you a"e r',ot
ooing to go'l tl.e botter of me k.ecaJse YOLJ d.d
not proviae me wilh sny sepiioe, YOJ d,,dill
serid driyo?e to do a su'rvcy at rp.y property."
She coniacted some ioI',Cliors, speiycing
£1 bo on one 20-m nute consultaiion. She
Was unable 10 pay more, JO a sol.'ciior
su&gested she Con-act C'-
zens Adv ce.
Bint3 S3'.d. 'We wafjted to have ou: own
Iouse so we coild iTiprob'e Il, ayd save
morEy on our bills with so ar pai',els, but I
dontthink I wjuld do awiing liA: this again
tEcause they have C￿Sed me ana ryfami
JO rr,ucki Ifauffla.
.1 don't know what I would have done.
"I'm glad iys over because li was a o'ifficuli tiTe
ano I w3s spepcing rroney ayo, tak qg time
Jlf work. When you've goiyoLf OlAin p dCC' YOU
war,= 10 develoo '[ you Kiant to change it and
protect it. l jusr. Vv'antod to make IL beLier fcif
'ny family aric pvoDohing wenL so wruig
'p)lÈ lik.e ITie
L'oplc '.v KJ don't hcive niuch,
vtho ¥M)rk hard'Lr Iheir families are SLrfterirng
atthe hands of these Ilch people. Th
re
taking advantage o, people like m
and
oeiiir-g av￿'aY v.lirh It They would have taken
me ro co'ar, put me oy Ihe bldcklist and they
vould h,ave rTiade me rJayth.ous3-, ,05 o-,
pour,cs vJhich l ttoyt kave.
Binta Was 5UDJOrted a. our Gepcrali5-Advice
Oriil CJL our off co at The Vdil<Gr Ccitre in Hu I,
where oe" init al onlino dclenoe vias
subiTI ttod, ayd was tyep, re'errod tojon's
ouLreaci serv ce ai court.
Skia si d. 'Jo.I told rre he viasi"'L (I IdlV,i¢Jr bul
e would t.elp rre, INlich l app-eciated SJ
much.14e asked for al, the inforiT'a- on, which
I gave F, m. He said 'iust iel., ma eveii (hircF Ihai
appaiied
Jon Fut-egeiher a 41-pardJraph kw iiefs
£taieTe-r plu% Lx￿,￿)115 wiih hel ., from
3nother colleagLie back at the o
ce, who oug
Inio Ine aepths of lyo Con￿rner Contra￿5
Ilnformqtioo, lanco11at on ard Aca '.ional
Char(Tes) Regu Jtioris.
"I con't k.rovi what I would have oore wirhoiJ-
JOP l arr <0 graieful to Citizens Advice ar,d Ihe
people w,Yo funa il."
Feedback from clients
My contsct was very patient
and understanding. I never felt
Judged at any polnt and she
helped me right from the
bw'nning and followed it
through right until the end.
Very professional and it has
made my life a lot better
having my issue solved. I can*
thank this service enoughl
l -_ho hr.lp I I lave
ecoiiind f'om 7e-i%
hcis beJri
c-xcellc'il In "e<J,'I' rig ail
I i) iSbuei I ielo.ri¥l Lo
lJwèi s:"ess
We were surwised how
easy the service was to
use. We went exptttlng
to make an appointmen¢
Ixrt were shown stralght
into a waiting room and
Just a few minutes later
had our interview. An
extremetygood and
effiaenL Well done.
thankyou
They are efficlent,
I h•ve b••n
¢rylng happy
tears beuuse
now I have
hopeand a
happler future.
Thanky¢)u 411
so much aga•n.
and most helpful
In all aspects i
really enjoy going
to s•• them.
frién.=
Jidr)rsind;'I
I"-,ade rr.
e='l a., a-dd ."alr i. LJUidF,'I
g-t Lliq lei uf J_I'di'.e
Inywihere -
I'*Duld
hioFI.V rr)COlTinipniJ to
.]r.Jbpdy sepknng Tre'll
ID CrlizLfi.J fQwco
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Cill?epsAthce qull & Èa
IP.CT A TrnLal ?e?0rr. ?024-k

Our performance in 202425
Ou'r Business Developmeit P,:an 'iO-. 2024-2027 set oui four strdLegic aims:
Be aglle and ￿sponSive In order to remain relevant to
our communities.
row local. regional. and national impact to
nitiate change and influence resources.
Increase inter-agency collaboration delivering an
integrated approach.
Innovate with our people. processes. and technology
to be flexible and sustainable.
These a mi a-e -ek';eivpd aniualb/ IhrGLgki our bL.'siness J13rping prcceises. Eacki year we
asse55 ach,ieveinenii and outCOTes, eisuring-ha- ou: object'i'es retrain focuseo oi our
ciarjiable pu"poses and cop,tifjue 19 mept Ihc peeds cf the communi-iei we serve.
Be agile and responslve in order to remaln relevant to our communltles
In 2024125, our107 staff and 119volunt&rs continued to delwer highquality advice amidst
growing complextLy of client issues. We supported 24,349 dients (23,572 in 2023/24),
resoknng 112,189 issues (92376 in 2023124) and opening 35,313 cases (33,253 in
2023124). This equates to orE issue res0￿ed Lwery 4.7 minutes across the year.
Demand continued to rise in areas ￿ch as debL housins and benefits, reflecting the
increasing pressure of negatwe household budgets. More than half of our clients reported a
disability or long-term heatth condition. underlining the n&d for accessible, specialist
pport.
Access routes also shifted, wth 373% of clients contactlng us by telephone. 233%
face-tTrface, alongg'de growng use of email and digltal tools. To improve accessibility we
expanded our OLJtreach network to 31 venues deliverlng 56 advice sessions per week
introduced a nLM 5eNice for deaf dients in Beverley, and piloted a SFEcialist housing advice
servi￿.
Qualty remained central to our work Following tar8eted improvements in monitoring and
peer revieN, our advice semces were rated green across all indicaiors. We successful
retained both the Advice Quality Standard {AQS) and the Specialist Quality Mark
(SQM). Client satisfaction continues to be strons with over 97% rallng Ihe seNice positively.
Cit':z-ii-. ce HLIII & tr?.£1 Q.:ctinE Annt.al Qewrt 202¥i)
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Increase inter-agency
collaboration delivering
an integrated
approach.
Grow local. reglonal. and national
impart to initiate change and
influence resources.
Collaboration remains central to our approach.
We strengthened partnerships wiLh local VCSI.
organ Jaii01s, healiFI arid ca"e provi
ders, dfiG
naiional Cli zens Adv.ce iommunities of pracr_ice.
We coiitiyued to work c.oseWIMI", corporate
partp.ers such 35 Reckitt, Yorkshire Building
Soc-ryand siaiTlP Jackion P.-ottor, while 3150
expardingjoint initiaiive£ with Age UK Hull anrl
East Riding, and minority communiyl groups.
We strengthened influencing role by sharing
real-time data and insights with local
commissioners, councillors, and MPS. Our
idence inlormed spending decisions such as
the Household Support FurKJ, highlighted gaps
in housing provision, and shaped local financial
inclusion strategies.
We are a key siakeholder in14d,'I's Poverty
Partnership, Ihis grouo is addressir.g Wealth
InL'quGliiies a=ross '.liJ city d,"Id w Il bo work ncy
toKiards mak Pig I lull a Marmo-. City We are also
part of both Hull and tkie East Riding5 ,'ip.ancial
Incl,Jsior INettvorks.
We increased our visibility through improved
dig￿1 communications arKI media engagement.
Our social media reach and engagementgrew
significantty, drwing more traffic to our website
and raising awareness of key issues affecting
communities. We also delwered 12 Athiice First
Aid training se551ons to 31 VCSE
organisations, reSu￿1ng in new partnership
contracts to extend advice capacty in the sector.
This co113borative othos has allowed us:0 socijre
p,nw ouLreacb opportunilies, dnvclop jo nL bics,
and prov.de intograted supporL to clienLc across
regioi.
Innovate with our people. processes. and technology to be flexible
and sustainable.
Significant ir,I,c#ma•t ,,Vci5 Tlcide in modernisirg our infrastructure aid cultu're. We
aG.hie.ved Cyber Essentials Plus aicrediiation, upgradL,d IT e.quiptneiit, ITiig"ateL4 to
oloud-ba"-c, daLa si,Jrdge, a.'Id piloied an eihanced CRM ¥ierr. to SLreamlirie cliert
comrrunicaLIo,gs.
Our worKforce benefiieo from Icttra ning on Klicrosoft 305 anc SharePo,'ni, while
cultur,-,l aliff nmeni wc)rl%l iQklS e'n!j,.v.oed Oar riei'k, e,risan'saiional values _
Collaboration. Innovation. and Accountability VJlup,Leer roles were expaided 10
InilJde Jig1121 advisers and Calllpd Jri L,
",IpiJ, s, aio recognilion ip,oiatives were
inirJduced 10 colobraLe their coniribuiion. In 2014115, 103 volunleers were recruited,
with several progre551r,g ipto paid -oles wi.oin CAHER.
Looking
fonNard.
we will
Continue to strengthei our work in oL'r comrv.upilies, looking for
opponunilies to 5UPPOrt ifj tgeir communities.
Ixplore b.ow we can better meei the needs of oihoi vulnerable groups.
Erhanco ou, dati offerirg and e.Isure we intluence cecision-makers
Ihrough cur cliegl voice.
Iniroduce iechnology 10 5LPPOt stoff irn athce-gwing and .rp,prowng
th,e clieitjourney
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Cirizens Adv"ce Hull & =3sr Riding Annual RFtK)rt 202425

Generalist advice service
Our teams
and projects
The generalist advice service is Ihe first point
of contact for tk)ousands of people each year. We
operate from four main offices in Hull, Beverley,
Bridlingtop, and Goole as well as many OLiire3ch
locations whilst also running a telephone advice
line sermce and prowding digital adi￿Ce over
email.
In 2024125, Ihe East Riding Gene,'ali5t advtce
service supported 7.471 East Riding residents,
resothng multiple and complex problems for
each clienL Wth an average of 3.3 issues per
person. The service has Linlocked over
£4.18million in financial gains for local
houseliolds.
The Hull Riding Generalisi advice service
supported 15,673 Hull residents with 26.836
advice issues, resolving multiple and complex
problerns for each clieni. The sewice has
unlocked ovei £8.4 million in financial gain5
for IcKal households.
For many, generalist advice 15 the gateway Lo
stabilising income. tackling urgent issues like
benefits, housing and debt, and being
signposted into specialist casework when
needed.11 remains the front door of aavice,
ensurina
b people can access time￿, impartial
support when problems first arise.
Northern Powergrid
Energy Advice
What it does: DelTh/ered in partnership wth
Nuithorii , owergria, thi5 projecL SUPPOrts
households facing fuel povery and high
energy costs. Alor.gside immediate help with
energg issues, the tearT] provide impartial
advice on low-carbon technologies, energy
efficioncy, and income maximisation.
Citizens
Fre¢
on enm, Wwork
and m¢xe
Impact in 2024125: Advised 1,562 clients on
6,232 energsi_related issues through 4,616
sessions. Community engagement has been
central, with the. team working closew wth
local partners to increase awareness of
energy-saving measures and promote
sustdinable choiccs.
Why it matter5: This partnership ensures
households can access trusted, independent
athice on both managing todals frJel costs
and plannir)g for a lower-carbon, more
affordaDle future.
Cif'7en£ Adkfjce Hi.11 & Fast Riding A-nual Rer)ort 2024-25
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Specialist debt and
money advice
Il•
ri;'i *F.,i":S
advice
Vl-3
Hospital outreach
service
What itdoes Funded bythe Moneyand,
Pensions Sep4ice {MaPS). this project provides
specialist support for people struggling with debt
and money markigemenL
What it does: Prcv.des advice wthin Hull
Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital 10
PaliL'nts experiencing life-chan8irig i1Snesses
dnd injuries.
Impact in 2024125: Opened 2,785 cases and
advised on more than 17,000 issues. Achieved
£8.1 million in debt write-offs, reimbursements,
redress, and income gain for clients.
Impact in 2024125: supported over 300
patients to ac.cess aavce on ip.coNe, housir.g
ap,d p,ebt ensuring people in crisis could
focus on Lheir health.
Why It matters: Many people delay seeking help
until they are already in crisis. limiting their
options. This service helps people resolve urgent
problems, reduce debt pressure5. and regain
financial stability.
Why it matter& ￿ br'nging advice into
hoipiial 5eii,'nos, INe reduce stress, mprove
recovery, and help pcople maintain Stability at
home.
Armed Forces Money Advice Project (AFMAP)
What it does: A Jmall p:oject, delwering tailo."ed admce ro member£ of Ihe Arrrec Forces
coirimunily in Hull and the East Riding through an intcsive casework support serdice.
Impatt in 2024125: Achieved over 100% of KPIS generaiing £44,000 in ouicomes li Hull alone
and extendino reach into Docklington and Stamford Br,dge In the F.ast Riding.
Why it matters: Veterans and their families.ace unique finanoal challenges - this project ensures
they Qdn access 5pecial.st support quickw and efi ective y
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Ciljztsns Athce Hull & Eas: Ridipg Annual Report 202L25

Help To Claim-
Universal Credit
support
What it does: This service helps clients
dÉcice i.￿Mether Universal Credii j< Lhe right
benefit for them and suppots them
through the online applicaiion proces5 UP
to Iheir first payment Cit17ens Adwce Hull
ana East Riding leads the District
Partnership for this work.
Impact in 2024125: Generated an
expected --16.6 million in financial
outcomes for clients across Hull and lye
Fast Riding ensuring moneyweyi directly
into Ihe poccets of those most in need.
Why it matters: 8yguiding clients
Lhroudki the complex UC application
process, we help peoJle maxim so their
incoThe, avo'.d delays or errors, and
5tabilise their finances at a critical tx) nt in
their Iwes.
Specialist Welfare
Benefits SeNice (East
Riding)
ICB CommunityTrainer
and Adviser
What it does: Fur.ded by Hull Integrated Care Board,
this project places an adviser and a trainer in local
communities to increase access LO advice and build the
capacity of VLSE grcxjps. The adviser supports patients
recentty discharged from hospiia,,, while the trainer
delivers"Adwce First Ajd" session) to local
organi5atsons.
What it does= Funded by East Riding of
Yor<shii e Qouncil, this seniice providos
speoiali5t casework support on welfare
be,iefits and debt. The team o-, twc Vvelfare
benefit stEciali5ts and one debt caseiNorker
assist with complox cases, includingwnting
and lodgirig appeals and reprosentincs clients
atiribuyals.
Impact in 2024125: Kickstarted this exciting new
project by delivering regular Advice First Aid Iraining
sessions to community groups and organisarions. We
also promded advice through partnerships with Hull
churches and the Home from Hospital Service, and
began developing new outreach sites with community
groups and Hull City Council children's ceiiires.
Why it matters: By embedding athce wiihin health
and commur.ity settings, Ihi5 projett ensLires people at
Inerable points in their lives recewe timely JUPPOrt,
while also equipp ng Ioc31 groups wilh the skills to guide
peoDle lo-he help they need.
Impact in 202A125: Supporied 258 clionts.
achieving f1,058,424 in financial gains for
reiidents across the East Ricing.
Why it matters: combining expert
weiicire I Ig,its advice with debt support, the
service k)elps people secure vital income,
re501ve complex disoutes, and reduce
financial hard£hip, rtl(Iki ng a lasLing
difference;0 household stability and
wellbeing.
Ciiizen5 thce qijll & wrlst Q CliF AIiLal Rp.p)rr 2024-25
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Exploring Opportunities
(UK Shared Prosperity Fund)
What it does: FJgdee by the UK C-oKierfjwent ard Gdminisiored locally by Ine Humber Lcarp.ing
Coi Isor'.iuiT', rkiis proieci SdppofLS peoole agod 16+ who a,"e une,, ploged o". fi-.an=ially Itl,dCtvc.
I hrouiyri aovicc casework, li helps cliell J T.ove closc.r =o'Nork, -dLJcaiion, or Ira n ng by f rst
ddres5 n(F the Iinancial and practi.al ba,-riers they face.
Impact in 2024125: Cl 2.nt dp.rriind kas beFr fp.- higier-.nBp preriiaeu, Loai'is-. afj pxtprtation
of 60 c.Iic.-, It5, ihc project receivec 159 reier-3 s, wih - 37 aoDo'ntmefjis accepiod. vve have
SUDported cSier's to I":Idxirr so irccrve ap.J ma-.age debt, gL"IL'fdiing . 626,70J in f11iancial
OUL omes - an average benefii 0".-4,5/4 Jer c ic.nt, acove Idrget. We113re banefiLs remain, the
op advice issue156¥LI, followed by deb= {- 2',6), kousing (8Jk.l. and u.iliiies 3nd communication
170/0).
Why it matters: The oroiei )l=ii) how Ire cc£t-of-'ji/ rg crj<is Lontinue) to mpact pe.ople's
IiveJ. Oy -C.IGJivifig Jeiefii, debi, aic. haiisi-. o issJei Il¥, ￿e en3ble c_lipni£-o stab',[ ie tn.e'.r
fiiance5 3nd.ake mean:rgti.s1 itcps towarcs enploymi eflL traiiiing aod (Jreater Indopenoence.
Legal
1%
cotrmunicaiions
7%
Housing
B%
Charitable
Support &
Food
Banks
Benefits & tax credits
Benefits Universal
Ciedit
14%
Other
Debt
Financial
services &
capability
Tax.. .
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(Icizens AGvice Hull & Èari 4id ng ilr,nual Report 202<15

Exploring Opportunities: a clienvs story
For rnore than five yed15, Jdines (name chariged) liad not left Fils home due ro
,ong-term menial iealih challenges.
4e lived wi:.I his mother and survvca or, a very low incorre. Everyday lifo
became ir'creasi-. Igls, difficult. Soil-care ana kenp',rig up vJi"k, housch,old
taskG lelL ovemhelrr.ins arid h:.5 isoldt,cn ana dnxiety grew.
Altnougfl d Per<onal Ir,,dependence Payryicint (PIPI c.'3irri had been atLLJnipiod
before, it was Lrsuccessfu,, Wilh Iru5t alread! estabiish,od LhroLgh a "eferral
partner,James acrreed 10 ￿'ork Wilh boih hi> key worke," 311d our caceworker.
Togeiher, they 5uppoffed him"hrough a Yew P1P applicatioq a'.Id ;he
compleiion of a Urwersal Credil health asses5rrent form. T￿e key worker sai
with Jame) during telephone apJoiniments, help ng 10 reassuro him and
request brea￿ when neeced, while our caseworKer guideo him Llirougn =he
proce5S.
Jameb£ PIP applic.aiiofj could Increase. his income by f101.35 per Vb'eek {f.4,270
por year), while the IJC knealth e,emeni coulo acd a further.:416.". 9 per month.
(£4,994 per yea").
James's
annual
income
could rise by
more than
£10.000
Iri OLal, h s annual income could rise by more tlar £10,000, giwr£ him tlie
Tieans to Poy for Cdrers or SLJppofL wili Ihe uJ<eep of his kiome.
Most importaptly,James knas begun =o feel rp,ore confideit, SUPPOfLed, and
open tc engaging ftjrther Counselling anc oikie-, £eTrqces that can ￿.elp
improve his wellbe ng.
Foodbank Projects
What It does: Funded ty and ￿rkIng in partnership with Trussell Trust and Feeding Brrtain,
we provide on-site athice to people accessing emergency food parcels in foodkJ3nlG. Athisers
5UPPOrt clients Wth Urnder￿ng issues such as tEneffts, hJusin& and energy costs, helping
them address the root causes of crisi
Impact In 2024125: SupporLed 766 clients through more than 2,300 contacts, securing
income gains in excess of £1.3 million. Mary of those we see at foodbanks are amongthe
most vulnerable in our communities, often liwng on negative budges, facing health challenges,
or experiencing acute hardship.
Why It matters: FC￿db3nk clients are often at breaking poin¢ facing multiple complex
problems. By embeddinu advice wthin fcodbanks, we ensure people gei immediate reliefand
longer-terrn solutions, reducing reliance on emergency food provision and helping to rebuild
finanaal stsbility.
Cif17eni A,4v rp WIL.51 & Eas R ding.4nriual ftepC￿ 2024-25
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Our volunteers
We couldn't do what we do without our dedicated army of
more than 1 CK) volunteers working across our communities.
Ourvolunteers come from a range of backgrounds and
bring wtth them different skills and experiences. One thing
they have in common is that they find volunteeringto be
enjoyable and rewarding.
In 2024/25...
We had
00 113'°"-';-
across our offices.
projects and
outreach locations
p f) Theydonated
Q 912 '.';.
and expertise
donated every week
to help others
The value of their time donated- to Citizens Advice. the economy.
the NHS and the volunteers themselves- was..
01.35 million
..that works out at an incredible
(011.951
per volunteer.
Cr.izens Adn'ce Hull & Eas-. R￿1￿.g Annual Report 2024-25

Strurture. governance
& management
Governing document
The Organi￿tiorlls a company lirn':iod byguarantee, incorporaied on l June 2004 and regi5Lered
as a charily on 26th October 2004. The company was esL3blished uncer a Memorandum of
A550ciation which established the objects and pJwers of the charitable company ard is
govemed under its Articles of Associaiion. In the event of the company being wouyd up
members are required to contribute an amoijnt not exceeding.-
Governance
OurTru5tee Boaro prowdes strategic direciion and vision'.or Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding.
The Board is made up of individuals who are trustees under charily law and directors of the
charitable compap.y Our chie.f ExecLEtwe, working with the Senior management team, is
responsible for delmering the Board's Msion and day 10 dai operation5. Trustees meet quarterly
on a regular basis wilh further meeiings being arranged as necessary. Trustees are l isted on
pago 4.
Delegation of Duties
Our Scheme of Dolegation of Trustee Board Authority Outlines oecision making responsibilities. It
li￿ Issues reserved for Ihe Board and Ihose areas Ihai are oelegated to Ihe Chicf FxecutP%
Officor, including levels of finarcial authorty, which are supplemented furcqcr by detailed
financial procedures.
Recruitment and Appointment of new Trustees
Trustee vacancies are advertised using a range of media. It is the Board's aim to find talented
indtviduals who have the skills and experience needed to enable the Trustee Board to provide
good loaderslip and make sound decisions. Newtru5tees are either elected at the Annual
General Meeting or appointed at a Trusieo Board meeting. Trusteegdirectors Serve for 3 years
before beir,g eligible for re-election.
Induction and trainlng of new trustees
Newly aFpointed trustoes are provided w￿h 3 comprehenswe induction on dirertor and trustee
responsibiliLies and obligaLions, including Ihe Memoraridum and Articles of ILisociation, Lhe
organisation's Strategy, objeaives ald policies. Induction includes infoimatson on naiional
Citi7ens' Advice, our organisation, and 'ts services. Tru)tees also meet the Chair, trie Ihief
ExecutDJe agd senior team and visit local office5 to get a better understaTding of the service.
Training is available to trurLees via extemal courses, Citizens, Athice and mentorigg by
e*ablished Irustees and new trustees are encouraged to di<cuss more detailao asJects of the
o.gan isation's operatiors with fel low Iiustees, employees and volun-eers.
Trustees are unpaic volunteers, but are reimbursed reasorable expenses, for example travel
costs to attend meetings.
Cilizens Advce hlull & =al .?iding Annual Rewrr 202425

Publk Benefit
The trustee5 confirm that they have referred to the information contained in ihe Charity
Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives of Hull
and last Riding Ci-izens Advtce Bureau anc in plarning ac[r￿tIeS and ser.ing policies and priorities
for the year ahead.
Our charitable objects are".
to promote any charitable purwse for the public benefit by.he athancement of education,
the protection and preservation of health and lye relief of poverty, sickness and distress I
part cular, but without limi￿[ on, for the benefit of the community in the last Riding ol
Yorkkiire and Kingston upon Hull ayd surrouridirig areas,.
in carrying out its objects and in all aipect.s of its worl Hull and East Riding Citizan% Advice
Bureau is committed to promoiing equality and dve;, 5ity, Pre￿er1[1￿1g prejudice and
discrimination, ensuring equal access and promoting good relations be￿een all sertions
of the community.
The main acLiviiies undertaken 10 further our chariiable purposes for public benefit a.'e 10
provide the advice people need for the problems thai they tace and .tnprove the policies and
practices that affect people's lives
Risk management and internal contro15
Tlie tIUStees are responsible for the effective management of risk including ensuring Ihat
internal controls are in place and are operaiip.g as designed.
Our risks are identified and managea in the following way5"
Our risk managerrent stratcgy aria policies were rev.ewed and agreed by Ihe Trustee Board
during the year,"
Regular reviews are performed tyihe senior management team and new and emerging
risk are reJorled 10 Ihe Trustee Board ori a quarLeriy b85iS,
ReV'eV￿ assess the likelihood, imoact and relevance of risks, the strategies for managing
them and the strength of those strategies. The reiidual risk is idep.lified afjd attion plans are
create.d to further mitigdte risc
Bucgoiing tyems and financial reporting which indica-e financial performance against
budget and forecast are reviewed and agreed by the senior managemenL Leam and the
Trustee Board.
Risk managemeni is incorwraied into our map.agement methodologg,'￿Ith the largest
projects beiny ovp.rseen by Ihe Chiof Execut￿le and a Eenior managerto en£LJre dplrdery risk
is managed, assessed and reported through status reports.
Infonnation assurance
The Trustee Board has approved an infor.maoon assurance Strategy, having idcntified the risk
presented by the significani amounts of clienl data geld. An informatson assurance management
team exisLS to en£ure the confidantialiry, inreofJfiLy and availabilty of all our sensitwe dara a5£ets is
aintained to 3 level which is consisteni wilh "he requirements of our clients, our funders and
our strategic partners. We are confiaent that this achieves an appropriate level of compliance to
the Dats Protection AQ GDPR, the Cabinei Office's Securtry Policy Framework and to industry
best practice, as defined by the ISO 27(K)O series of %andards.
Cifizens Advce Hul,, & E2St Rid..ng ATnual Re?orT ?02425

Key risks and uncertaintles
The Trustee Board considers Liese 10 be the ￿0st Irr,portant rislE and uncertainties
we face"
Sustainable funding The uncertain economic climate and coniinuiog public sector funding
pressure5 P05e (ignificant risks. A ierious lois of fur,ding could force us to reduce or
withdraw some of our services at a time when local communitie5 are expeiencing financial
and economic pressures. We will Continue to diveriify ob'r funding sources and work to
promotc Ihe value and impact of our semces to funders and 10 the public.
Technology. Technology underpins rruch of our delivery across a gcographically dispersod
service. Vle continue to develop our digital capabilityto rreei adiAser, clieni and
organisational peeds. We enhanced our prourarrme to replace ageing technology to meet
lie demands duririg and tJ)s1 Cowd and will coitinue this pro8ratr,rre a) fui",ds allow.
Technolagical failLJre PO>es ris￿ to the organisafion dnd the sewices we promde. We app
management disciplines to manage and mitigate these riskJ, have established back-up
91Stems, a dis3£1er recove,y in the evcr,i of failure.
Service delivery uolltinuing public sottor funding prcssure5 Poie risks to sernice dolwery
Our capaoty to promde ￿rytal senT£es may be reduced or Commiss0￿r5 rnay 5￿k value for
money by seeking to FxcTride more services dElta1￿ andlor remotety. We continue to develop
ancl enhance our cotnplementary phone and dwtal channe& to ensure access to our seNces
but remain very consctOLS of those trk3t fa￿ barrier5 to accessirE seNices remotety.
Protection of our data: We tske the prixection of our clients, dats extreme￿ seriously and
are partÈcularty alert to external threats and also to the dianging regulatory environment We
r&Niew our information goverrkance wlioes and practices on an annual ￿￿515 and undertake
data prwacy impact assessments for new andlor chang.ng *Nces. We appty a ￿¢>factOr
authentication for ac￿55 to our client and organisatior￿1 dats. We trkive also achievEd Cfftr
Essentkals Plus accrediG3tion, demonstrating that we that we operate to the hghest levels of
security and resilience with regaids to our cliong data and our sysiems.
Relationships with other charities. organi5ations and individuals
We enjoy support from a wide range of funders and lake great care to ensure that we obtain the
maximum valiie for every poijnd we sperT.d.
Principal funding sources
The principal funding sources du-ing the year ￿me Irorr East Riding of Yori<shire Council, Hull
City Counal, the Integrated Care Board, Money Adi'ice and Pensicns Service Via Citizens Advice,
Department of Work and Pensions via Citizens Athce and Northern Powier Grid.
Expe.nditure dLJring the year under rewew has paid for members olstaff who are expp.rienced
and well-trained in the relevani areas required to provide accurate, timely adwce to clicnis.
In addition 10 ou," principal fLJnders, we viould also like to ihank Trussell Trusc Rec￿￿, Ihe Access
tojustice Foundation, HeadleyTrust, Feeding Briiain, Yorkshire Building Society, Pocklingto
Town CrJunciS, the Two Ridip,gs Foundation and Stamp,Jackson & Proctor. Tre Trustee.5 are very
graieful for t￿.e support which has enabled iio org3ni&31ion to provide services this year.
Support Services
The TrusLees are verygrateful and would like to thank Pepperells, Stamp,Jackson & Proctor,
Williamsons, Pinkney Grunwe115 3r.,d Jean Cockerline for the free legal advice they offer LO clients
in the weekly Legal Advice Clinics.
Citizpn£Advice qLJ I &-. asr RidIn7A￿rjdl qeaort 202425
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Financial review
Financial position
Despite a challenc7ing fvjnding enMronmenL we have continJed to improve ou". iJ/erall leiel of
i unfjiiig. Inroming resources in ihe year were £3,683,337 (2024: £3,412,320) and of this
£2,928,107 reloteo to Restricted funds.
Expenditure was ￿,)00,801 (2024". £3,147,557) in SLiPPOrt of our charitable objectives with a
surplus of £182,536 (2024. £264,763)
At 31 st March 2025 total fund balances were £1,790,954 (2024.. £ 1,608,418)
Reserves Policy
Hull and East Riding Citizen5 Athice Bureau h,olds Iinancial reserves"o be applied to fulure
activilies under the following categories-
Unrestrirted - as protection against the imtTiodiate impact of fundin8 ckidriges and lo
provide cover fo, unforeseen, essential expendiiure. W thin our unrestricted rese.ves we
de5 grk3te reserves which are set aside for planrec investment in tech,nology and service
development.
Res-ricted - to be spent on specific purpose5 aetermined by the funder.
The trustees of Hull and East Ridiig Ciiizens Athice Bureau L'mited believe that the Organi￿[lOn
shoL'ld hold i nancial reserves n order to ensure that the charity can continue to operate
effectively and meeL the needi of clieiils in the ever'i of unforeseei and poteqtially darTiagiig
circumstances arising.
Each year ourTru5tee Board reifjew5 our", eserves policy and considers Ihe appropria=e. level of
unrostricted reserves. I he Board also considers Ihe reserves p051tion of Ihe charitable company
on a quarterly basis when revi@ving Ihe management accoJnts with an analris of Ihe results by
activity and the forecasi results for Ib.p. coming quarters, iogother with a review of managemeni
of debtors, Statistical ma.iagement indicators and cash flow anawis and forecasts.
Sn aetermining the 3ppiopriate evel of reserves the trustees con<ider the financial rislG to Ihe
organisdtion and the likelihood o Ih,at risk rrarerialisinu Trustees cori)ioer tha- restricted grant
unding would meei tiie exit strategy commiiments for thai serfflce.
Tru51ees considerrhat it is prudent to set asice Reserves within a range 013 to 6 monrhs
operating costs which is reviewed annually.
As at 31 March 2025 our Unro£tricted Funds Iroew availablo (fr& resepJes') were E1,292,608
(2024. £1,233,/24) equa ing 10 4.4 months of tOLal operaiing expenditure. Our restricted funds
were £192,65112024: r221,811 } reDrosenting Lho balance of ongoing funding and projects.
These balances can only be applied in accordance with funders, condil ons and are not covered
by OLJr reserves policy.
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Ci-izens Athce Hull & Easr Rdinty Annijal 4eport 2024-25

Statement of trustees. responsibllitles
The trustees (who are also the directors of Hull and East Ridipg Cit lens Adifjce Bureau Limited
for the purposes of cornpany law) are reiponfible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and
the financial siaiements in accordance w,th applicable law and United Kingdotll Accounting
Standards {LJnited Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice)
Company law require5 the trustees to prepare financial statemens for each financial year ivhich
give a true and lair vievl of the State ofaffairs of the charitable company aqd of the incoming
resources and application of resource< Including the income and expenditure, of the charitable
company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, Ihe trU￿ee5 are required to.
selecr. sijttable accounting policies and Ihen app￿ them consistentv,
observe the methods and priniiples iq Ihe Charity SORP,
makejudgements ar,d estimates Ihat are reasonable and prudcnt.,
State whether applicable UKAccounting 5tc]ndaras have been lo'.lowed, subjoct to any
material dopartures disclosed and exg'ained in Ihe financial statements,.
prp.pare the financial _£tatoments on trie going conce"n basis unless It 1£ inappropriate to
presume thai Ihe charitable companywill cont11ue in busir,esi.
Thc Iru5tees are responsible for keeping proper accouniing recordf wmich disc105o wilh
roason3ble accuracy at any tinie the financ al position of-he ctr.aritable company and 10 enable
them to ensure thal the financial statemenrs comply with the Companies Act 2006. Tney are also
responsible for safeguard.ng the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking
rea50nablo Steps for the prevention and deiecLion of fraud and oiher irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware.
Ihere is no relevant audit information of vthich the chatitable compaols auditors are
unaware, and
the trustees have taken all steps ikidl Ihey ought to have taken to make LllemSe￿es awdre of
any relevant aucit information and to establish that the audiiors are aware of that
information.
The trustces are responsiblc for the rraintenance and integrity of Ihe corporate and financial
information included op the chariiable companys websiLe.
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Report of the Independent
Auditors to the Members of
Hull and East Riding Citizens
Advice Bureau Limited
Opinlon
We have audited Ihe financial siaLements of Hull and East Riding Citizens A(fvice Bureau Limited
l>e the Statement of
(the'charitable compann for the year ended 31, March 2025 which comp,, -
Financial ActDJ,lies, the Bcalance Sheet, the Cash How Statement and notes to the firiancial
¥catements, induding signtFicant accounting policies. The fifjancial reporting framework IhaL has
been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Un,'ted Kingdoffl Accounting Standards,
ncluding Financia Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IUniLed lQngdom GeneraltyAccepted Accouniing Practice).
In our opinion the financial staiements.
give a true and tair view of the state of the charit3ble companys affairs a5 at 31" March 2025,
and o". its incoming resources and application of resources, includin(T income and
expenditure, for the year Ihen ended,.
have been property p"epared in accordance with Untted Kingdom General￿AcCepted
Accounting Practice,. and
have been prepared in accordance wti the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
we conducted our audii In accordance Wilh Iniemaiionai 5L3ndards on Audiiirg (um (TSAS IUK))
and applicable law. Our responsibilities under ￿ose standards are further describod in the
auditor responsibilities for the audil O". the financial statements section of our report. Wje are
independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirement5 that are
elevant to our audit of the financial ￿atements in the UK incluo.ng the FRC'S Ethical Standard,
and we have lulfilled our other ethical responsibilityes in accordance these requirerrents. We
believe that the audit evidence we have obiaineu is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
Tor ouropinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have conclJded tha:, the trustees, use of the going
cor)cerr basis OT accounting in the prewraiion of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on Ihe workwe have performeu, we have p,ot identified any material uncertainties relating
to evenE or conditions that, indrvidualw or collectively, may casi sign,:ficant doubi on the
charitable companls ability to conLinue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve rr.onths
from when the financial staiemenis are authorised for issue.
Our respon_£ibilities and the responsibilities of the tru%ees wtth respect 10 going concem are
described in the relevant sections of Ihis reporL
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Other information
The oiher information comprises the infoYn3tiop included in Iho trustees, annual report, oiher
than the financial stc)tements and our audiLofs reoort th,eroon. The Irustees are responsible ror
the other information. Our opinioii on the financial statements does noi cover the other
informa.ion and, except to the extent otherNise expl.cIt￿ staled in our retx)rt, we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibilty is to read tie other information
and, li do n8 SO, Lorisider whether rhe other iYlorrr.aiion 16 materialw inconsistent ￿11th tkie
financial siaiements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit 01 otherwise appears
to be materially misstated. Ilwe identify such maier al inconsistencics or apparent material
misstatements, we are required to determine whether Ikiis gives rise to a materia1 mis)
atement
in the financial staierrents Ihemselves. If, Jased on the work we Yave performed, we conclude
thaL there 15 a maierial misstatemen- of this other informaLion, we are requirec to report that
fact.
We have natning 10 re.porr in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the wor'& undertaken in the courso of the audir.
the information given in the trus:ees' report, which nclude) the direG.org report prepared
foi the purposos of company law, for th,e financial year for which the financial Statemen￿ are
prepared is consistent with the finanaal 5LaLements, and
the directors, report inclu,ded within Ihe Irusiees, report has been prepared in accordance
with dpplicable legal requireirients.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and undersianding OT the charitable company and its enwronment
ODiaired in the course olihe aud t, we have not ideniified material misstatements in the
[strategic repoFt or the] directors, repoFt included wthin the Irus=ees' report.
We have nothintT 10 report in respect o,. th.e following matters in relation to vfv. ch the Companies
Act 2006 requires us to report 10 YOLJ rf, in our op:nion"
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequaie for our audit have
not been iecewed from brariches noi visited by us,. or
the financial statemegts are no- in agreement wth Ihe accounting record5 31d returns; or
cert3in oisclosures of trustces, remuneration specified by law are noL made,. or
we have not rocer￿Qd c]11 thc) irilormaiion and explanaiioiis we requirc for our audit," or
the Irustees were not enliiled LO take advantage of small companies, exempi.on from Ihe
requirerrent to prepare a irate8 c report
Responsibilities of trustees
explained more fulty in the trustees, responsibilities staterr,ent set on page 27, th,e trnjstees
{vvho are also the directors of the charitable companyfor the purtK)se5 of comJany law) are
responsible lor the preparaiion of the financial stalements and for being <atisfied that Lheygive a
true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Irustees determine is necessary to enable
the preparation or financial staiements Ina: 3re free from maierial rni55tatement, wheiher due to
fraud or error.
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In preparing the financial statemenis, the trustees are respons'.ble for assessing the charitable
compan/s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matter< rclated to
goirig oorioern and using the 8Olfl8 Concern basis ol aciouriting unloss the tiuiees either intend
to Iiquidale the charitable company or to cease OFErations, or have no realistic alternative but to
do so.
Auditor responsibllities for the audlt of the financial statements
Our objettives aro to obtain reasoyable assurance about whothorthe fiqancial statements as a
whole are free from T,arerial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an
auditors report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is 3 high level of assurance, but
is noi a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) wll always detecL a
maierial misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
Cofisidered ma=erial if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonabw be cxpocted to
Influence the economic decisions of use15 taken oy Ihe basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, induding fraud, are in5lances of non corppliance with law5 and regulaiion5. We
desigi procedure5 line with our reswnsibiliiies, ouilined above, to detetl material
mi5StaLemenE iri respLict ofirregular'ties, including fraud.The extent 10 which our procedures are
Cdpable of deiectiig irregulariiies. incldding fr3ud is detailed below..
Our approach to ident.fying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of
irregularitias, including fraud and nori-compliance with laws and re.qJlations, was focused ipecific
law£ and regulations which we coniidered may have a direct material effect on thc financial
atements or the operation5 of the char&ble company, including Ike Chariry Act 2011, -he
Companies Art 2006, tax legisla:ioi, data protoction, anti-bribery, cmployment, safeguarding
regulations and health and safety legislation. An ugderstanding ofthese la￿ and regulations and
the extont of compliance was obtained Ihrough discussion wilh managemeni and inspecting
legal and rcgulatory correspondence.
We assessed the SLJsceptibility ol tne charitable companls financial xatements to maierial
mi55tatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by making
enqu ries ofmanagement and considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud
and non-complidnce with laws and regulations.
To address the risk of frau'd througfv management bias and override of control) we.
performed analPical procedures to ideniify any unusual or expected relaiionships,.
tested journal entries to identify unusual transact.ons,
assessed whetherjudgements and assumptions made in determining the accouniing
eSLimates were indicative of potontial bias,. and
invest.,gated th,e raiionalc behind 5ignificani or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non10m￿1￿cO wilh laws aTid regulations, we
designed procedures wiich included, bJi t wei e noL limited to"
agreeir,g financial statemenr.fj disclosures 10 undetying supporting documentation,.
reading Ihe minutes ol meetings Oi those chargeo with governance,"
enquiring of rn.ar.agement as to atLual and potential litigation 3nd claims., and
revievdng correspondence witk HMRC, relevani regulaiors and the charitable companls
legal advisors.
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Because of the inherent limitations of an audiL there is 3 risk that we wll not delect 811
irregulariiies, includingthose leading to a material misstatemerni in the financial siatements or
no?-compliance viith regulation. This nsk increases the more Ihat compliance with a law or
regulation is removed from the events and trans3Qions refle￿ed in tho fiyancial SLaLements, as
we will be less likeWto become aware of instances of noniompliance. The risk is also greater
regarding irregulari-ies occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud invo￿5 intentional
concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepreseniation.
A further description o,. our responsibilities is available Oil the FRCS web51te at
httPS.'//www.frc.org.uk]auditorsresponsibilities. This description fo.-ms part of our auditorfs report
Use of our report
This report15 made Sole￿ to the chariiable compatys members, as a body, in accordance with
Chapier 3 of Part 16 oftho CompaniesAct 2006. Our aucit work has been undertaken so Ihat
we might Stale 10 the charitable compap.ls memtRrs Iho)e mattLsrs we are required to ¥Late to
theT ip an 3udiiorfs reJort and for no otber purpose. To Ihe fullest extent permitted by law, we
do not accepL 01 assume re5pon5ibilitytO driyone oiher than the charitable cotfipdny and tl,e
charitable companls mombcrs as a body, for our audit worl ior this Fcpoo or for the opinions
we haveformed.
Stephen Bramall B
. FCA {Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and behalf of Smalles Goldie
Chartered Accountants
ststutory Auditor
Regenys Court
Pri ncess Street
Hull
HU28BA
I I Ill ?J25
Citi7ar£ Advi=e 4u!l & Fa%r 4id:ngA-.Dua' Repffl 202L25
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2025
Total 2024
Note
Income from:
Donaliops & legacies
52,865
2,000
CharitaNe a-tivities
652,704
2,g26,107
3,578.811
3,331,398
Inveslmenl Income
40.882
40.882
14.574
Other income
8.779
8.779
TOTAL INCOME
755,230
2,928.107
3 683,337
3412,320
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable a¢tivities
Advice and Information
554.241
2.946,560
3,500.801
3,147,557
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
554,241
2.946,560
3,500,801
3,147,557
NET INCOMEI IEXPENDITUREI
200.989
(18.4fj3)
182,536
264,763
Transfers Between Funds
10,707
{10,707)
NET MOVEMENT W FUNDS
211.696
(29.160)
182,536
264,763
Reconciliation of Funds
Fup.ds brought fnrviara al 1 April 2024
1.386,607
221,811
1,608.418
1,343,655
Funds carried forward 31 March 2025
1598,303
192,651
1 790.954
1,608.418
A comparative Statemenl of Financial Activities is found in Note 2
The Statement of Financial Aclivilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All of the Charivs activities derive from continuing operations.
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
12
168,201
168,201
16.756
16.756
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
179.537
1.605.627
1,785,164
299,226
1,479, 161
1,778,387
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
14
1162,4111
1186,7251
NET CURRENT ASSETS
1 622,753
1,591,662
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,790,954
1.608,418
TOTAL NET ASSETS
1.790.954
1,608,418
FUNDS
Re51ricled income funds
Unrestriclpd income funds
General fund
Designated fund
192,651
221,811
15
1.458.303
140,000
1,246,607
140,000
TOTAL FUNDS
1.790,954
1,608.418
The notes on pages 35- 50 foitn part of these accounts.
These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
relating to small companies and constitute the annua
unts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for
4fcLJlation to members of the company_
name.. James Doyle
fole." Chair of Truslees
Company Registration Number . 05141612 (E
nd&W
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
note
Cash flows from operating aclivities
Net income/lExpenditurel for the per￿0d
182,536
?64.763
Adjusted for-.
DepreElètion charge
In￿ESt￿ent Income
12
12,274
4,259
14Q,8821
114.5J41
Decreèsellincreasel in debtors
13
119,689
175,7271
IDecreasel/increase in creditors
14
152,0871
Net cash flows from operating actlvilies
Cash flows from investing activities
IntEre5t receivable and similar incomin8 resources
249.303
126,634
40.882
14,574
Tangible fixed 355ets additions
12
163 719
21.014
Net cash flows from investing activitie5
1122.8371
6,4401
Net increaselldecreasel in cèsh and cash equivalents
126.466
120,194
Cash and cash equivalenLS at l April 2024
1479 161
1 358 967
Cash and casb equivalents at 31 March 2025
1 605 627
1479,161
All of the casb flows are derived from continuing operations duripg the above two periods.
There is no debt in the company and therefore no recontiliatitin of Net Debt is provided.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of Ihese financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistenlly applied to all the years presented, unless othe￿iSe
staled.
Basis of preparation
The financial slalements of the charitsble company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting arkd Reportinq by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accoun15 in
accordance with the Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021 (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reportinq Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Slancjard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and Ihe Companies Acl 2006. The financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Going concern
Hull and East Riding Citizens Advi￿ Bureau is well placed to manage our liabilities as they fall due
and the business risks we face. The Trustees have considered the challenges presented lo the
Charity in preparing their financial forecasls. Our review demonstrales that the Charity is anlicipaling
generating income in the corning year and beyond that. and has sufficient financial resources to
enable the Charity meet ¢15 obligations as they fall due for a period of at least 12 month5 from the date
of signing of these accounts. The review of our financial posilion, reserves levels and future plans
gives Trustees confidence the charity remains a going concern lor the foreseeable future.
Income
All income is recognised in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has p.ntillemenl lo the
funds and any performance conditions have been mel. il is probable that the income will be rcceived
dnd the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants. whether capital or revenue, is recognised when the charity
has entitlement lo the funds, any perfomance cor,dilions attached lo the grants have been mel, il is
probable that the income wll be received and Ihe amount can be measured reliably and is nol
deferred.
Income received in advance of the delivery of speafic deliverables is deferred until the criteria for
income recognition are mel
The value of services provided by volunteers are not included_
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as experiolilure as sor)n as there is a leg31 or constructive obligation
Lom mitting Ihp. r.harily lo that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of cconomir. benefits will be
required in selllenient and the amount of the obligation can be me3.8ured reliably. Expendilure is
accounted for on an a¢r.ruals baqi8 and ha% been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly atlribuleé In particular hoadings Ihey have
bcen allocated to activities on a basis consisterit with the use of resourcos.
Allocation and apportionmenl of costs
Charitable expendilure comprises those costs incurred hy the charity in the delivery of ils aclivilies and
services for its benefic.iaries. 11 inc.ludes both costs that can be allocated directly to such aclivities and
those costs of an indirect nalijre nece.ssary lo supporl them.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Slalement of Financial Activities on
a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relaling lo a particular activity are allocated
directly and general costs are aprK)rtioned on an appropriate basis e.g. per capita or estimated usage.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constilutional and statutory
requirements of the charity and ir)clude audit fees and aCr￿Unting costs
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are staled at cost {or dpp.med cost) or valuation le5S 3ccumulate.d deprp.c.ialion
and accumulated impairment losses. Cost inr.ludes costs directly altribulable to making thp. asset
capable of operating as intended. Individual fixed assets costing £4.000 or mare are capitalised at
Deprecidliun is provided on all tangible fixed assets, al rates calculated lo write off the cost. less
p..slimaled residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows-
Plant and machinery elc
33°/o on cost
Leasehold Improvemenls
straight line over Ihe life of the lease
Taxation
The charity is exempl from corporation tax on ils charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives al the discretion of the
trustees.
Reslric.led funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within Ihe objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when speafied by the donor or when funds are raised for Particular restricled
purposes.
Further explanation of the nalure and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
stalemenls.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Renlals paid under operating leases are charged to the Sialcment of Financial Aclivilies on a straight
line bdsis over tho period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefrts
When employees have rendered SeN1￿ to tlie Lompany. short tem) employee benefits and
termination benefits la which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount
expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
The rxjmpany operated a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are
expensed as they become payable.
Donated goods
Gift in kind donations are valued using the current market value of the donated services
Debtors and creditors receivable I payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no slated interest rale and receivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Impairment
Assets not measured 31 fair value are reviewed for any indicab.on that the asset may be impaircd at
each balance sheet d31e. If such indicalion p.xists. the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset's
cash ge.np.rating unil, is eslimaled and comparp.d to Ihe carrying amount. Where the carrying amount
exceeds its recoverablc amount, an irnpairmp.nl loss is recognised in the statement of financial
activities unless the assel is carried at a revalued amount whefe the imp8imient loss is a revaluation
decrease.
Financial instruments
Classrfication
Financial assets and finanual liabilities afe recognised when the charity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified ar£nrding lo the substance of the contractual
arrangemcnls entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in
the assets of the Charity after deducting all of its liabilities.
Recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabililies are inilialw measured at transaction pri￿ (including transaction
C051s), except for those financial assets classified as 81 fair value through profil or loss, which are
initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction coslsl,
unless the arrangement ¢onslilLJles a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing
transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the fulure
payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the slalemenl of financial position when. and only
when there exists a legally enforceable righl lo sel off Ihe recognised amounls and the Charity intends
either lo sellle on a nel basis, or lo realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously_
Financial assets are derecoqnised when and only when a) the conlraclual rights lo the cash flows from
the financial asset expire or 2Te settled, b) the Charity transfers lo anolher party substanlially all of the
risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or cl the Charity.. despite having retained some,
bul not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership. has transferred control of the asset lo another
paty.
Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligalion specified in the contract is discharqed.
cancelled or expires.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 March 2024
Ilncluding Income And Expenditure Account)
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2024
Income from:
Donations & legacies
56.834
56.834
CharilatrAe activities
424.114
2,907,284
3,331,398
Investment income
14,574
14,574
Other incx)me
9,514
9,514
TOTAL INCOME
2 907 284
3412 320
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Advice and Inlomalion
341.275
2,806,282
3.147.557
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
341.275
2,806,282
3.147,557
NET INCOMEI IEXPENDITUREI
163.761
101.002
264,763
Transfers BetrNeen Funds
33,440
{33.440)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
197.201
67,562
264,763
Reconciliation of Funds
FLJnds b.rought forward 311 ApiTI 2Q23
1.189,406
154,249
1,343,6.55
Funds carried forward 31 March 2024
1386 607
221 811
1608418
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Unrestricted Restricted
2025
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Donations In Kind
Donations olher
50,000
2.865
52.865
50.000
4.865
50,000
6.834
50.000
6.834
2,000
Total
2.000
54.865
4. Income from Chariliable Activities
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Unrestricted Restricted
2025
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Advico & Inforniation Services=
Funder
Access to Justice Foundation
Armed Forces CoveTranl Trust
Citi2Èns AdviLe - Armed FurLeS
Lit￿￿enS Advioe Debl Modernisalion
Citizens Advice Energy projects
Citizens Advice Help :o Cl¢Jim
Citizens Advice - MoTrey A¢Jvice Service
Citizens Advir£. P?nsion Wise
Citizens Advice - The Guardian
87.822
51,400
87.822
51.400
87,829
47.862
87.829
47,862
2.000
41,455
319
340.307
605,433
433.805
39.591
2.OOQI
41,455
319
509,087
509,087
639,264
451.247
13.197
340,307
605,433
433,80f
39.591
451.247
13.197
Citizens Advice - Yoikshire Bulling Society
15,411
15.411
18,￿0
18,900
East Riding Food bank
Edsl Riding of Yorkshire Council - East
Riding Specialists
East Riding of Yorkshire Council- Househokl
Support r.und
Feeding Britain
Granlscape Withernsea Cost of Living
HerTry Smith
Hull Armed Forces
44.542
44.542
43,917
43.917
280,895
280.895
400.895
400.895
8.000
8.000
27.500
27,500
36,767
74,700
36,000
36.767
74,700
36,000
60,000
36.000
60.000
36,000
ull City Council - General Advice Service
550 000
550,000
550,000
550,000
Iqull City Council - Health Inequalilies
Hiill Food bAnk
4umber Learning Consortium
NHS Foundation Trust
Northcrn Power Grid
Pockllngion Town Councll
Reckitt
Rivpr Church Hull
Smile foundat10n Other
Smile foundation Training
Stamp Jackson Proctor- Hospital OulTeach
80.000
80.000
82.753
131,434
,753
131,434
43,073
103.305
2.805
222.720
3.OQO
so.000
43,073
103.305
2.805
2?.?.720
3.000
50,000
276.398
?.76,398
1,500
125,DOn
5.000
1.500
125.000
5.000
3,000
3,000
2,000
2,000
40,562
40.562
43.942
43,942
The Headley Trust
Two Ridings Cornmuniry Foundation - Know
your Neighbourhood
Wilhernsca Biq Local
Your Consortiurn
10,000
10.000
20,000
20,000
51,799
51.799
47,586
47,586
9,192
20,995
Total
652.704
2,926,107 3.578,811
424,114
2,907,284
3,331,398
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025
5. Investment Income
Unrestricted
Fun(ts
Restricted
Funds
Total Unrestn-led Restricted
FuThJs
kunds
Tolal
2024
Incomo frorn bank deposrtS
4Q.882
É0.882
14.574
14.574
4CI 882
14 574
6. Other Income
Urhreslricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TO1￿ Unrestricted Restriited
2025
Fund5
Funds
Total
2024
Olher IncoTr
8.779
8,779
9.514
9.514
Total
14
9.514
7. Analysis of Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Unre51riCted
Funds
Resiricied
Funds
Total
2025
Advtce & inforrnaltron serwces..
DircGI c0515
AllocaiÈd Support Costs15ee bebwl
Governan￿ Costs
2.760.B23
176.860
8.877
3.280.781J
210.127
33.267
1.0(YJ
Total Resources IxpetKled
554 241
Staff
Costs Oihei Costs Total 2025
Alkncaied Support Costs ¢¢)mprise
191.413
18.714
210.127
Unre51ryc:.d
Funds
Restrictpd
Funds
Total
2024
Prlor year
AdV￿e & Informat￿ Servi
Direct c£sts
Allocaled Support Cost5 Isee be￿￿)
GovemaDce Costs
326,421
14.123
731
2.882.739
16.729
7,A14
3.Q09.160
130.2 Jf2
8.145
Total Resources Expe￿ed
-341.275
?.806,?
3.147.557
Staff
Costs
(Xher
Cosls
Total
2024
Alkncated Supwrt Costs C￿[￿pn5£
117.119
13.133
130.252
8. Net lThGomellExpend61urÈl for th* year
TDlal
2025
This is siaied after chargiTrgllcrediiirvJ j
Total 2024
Staff p8r.sion ConlribulKJns
Operaliry Leases
Oeprecialion
Audit Fees
54,598
94.4(K)
12.274
8.880
45307
1ffi,946
4.259
8.132

Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were as follows..
Total 2025 Total 2024
Waqes & Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pension Casts
Termination payments
2.620.323
225.343
$4,598
2.243,898
196,696
45.307
9.228
2.900,264
2.495, 129
1 ewployee has employee benefits belween £60.000 and £70,000 in the year {2024-. 11
The average number of employees during the yearwas
2025
No.
2024
Management
Advice and advocacy
Admin & support
84
76
24
Total
115
104
Key Management Personnel include all pp.rsons that have aulhority and responsibility for planrning.
directing and controlling the activities of the charity. The lolal emolume.nts of the key managemenl
personnel were £235.38212024'. £218,879)
10. Trustee Remuneration and expenses
Trustees were reimbursed Iravel expenses in thc year of £1.006. {2024'. £nil)
11. Corporation tax
The charity is exempl from corporation tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11
of the Corporalion Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains A¢.t 1992 to
the extent Ihal these are applied to ils Chantab￿ ohjecls. No lax charges have arispn in the
charity.
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12. Fixed assets: tangible assets
Leashold
Improvements
Plant &
Machinery
Freehold Property
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
16.912
163.719
250.759
267,672
163,719
At 31 March 2025
180.631
250,759
431.391
Depreciation
Al 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
4,031
10.907
246.885
1.367
250.916
12.274
14.938
248.252
263.190
Net Book Value
Al 31 March 2025
165.693
2.507
168.201
At 31 March 2024
12.881
3.874
16,756
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limiled
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13. Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Other deblors
Prepayments
Accrued income
145.986
194,783
22,284
28,284
53.875
22.756
10,795
179.537
299.226
14. Creditors- Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade Creditors
Taxation and soGial security costs
Accruals
Deferred Income
Other Creditors
87.058
8,944
9.000
31,337
26.072
54.955
48.362
18.868
64.540
162411
186.725
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limiled
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Funds
Balance 1
Incorning
April 2024 Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Gains &
Balance 31
{Lossesl Transfers March 2025
Unrestricted funds:
General Funds
Desionated Funds
Total unrestricted funds
1,246.607
140.000
1,386.607
755,230
1554,2411
10,707
1,458,303
140,000
1,598,303
755,230
(554,2411
10,707
Restricted Funds".
Accp.ss lo Justice Foundation
Artned Forces Covenant Trust
Citizens Advice - BEIS
Citizens Advice - Help to Claim
87.829
87,822
51.400
175.8381
151.4001
99,813
18,146
18.146
509.087
1509,0871
1639.2641
Citizens AL1vice - Money Advice Seivice
Citizens Advice - Pension Wise
Citizens Advice - The Guardian
Client donation for Bridlirkgton office
East Riding Food bank
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
HoLSsehold Support Fund
Feeding Britain
Fixed Asset Fund
Henry Srrtilh
Hull Armed Forces Forum
639.264
451,247
13.197
2.000
44.542
1451.2471
113.1971
2,000
144,5421
18.0001
8.000
27.500
19.5881
11.3671
165.3981
125,7821
17,912
2,507
9,577
3.874
14,975
60,000
36.000
(10.2181
Hull C￿ty Council - General Advice Service
22,466
550.000
1558,6321
13,834
Hull Food bank
Humber Learninq Consortium
dane Powell Legacy
Pocklinglon Town c.ouncil
Reckitts
River Church Hull
Statnp Jackson Proctor- Hospital
Outreach
The Headky TrLtst
82.753
131.434
180.4411
1130.9451
2,312
14891
9.394
1,500
60.248
9,394
1,500
11,578
4,078
1.500
125.000
5.000
11.5001
1173,6701
19221
3.379
40,562
143.9411
110,0001
151.7991
10.000
Two Rtdings Cotrmunty Foundation -
Know your Nèighbourhood
51.799
Total restricted funds
221,811
2,928. 107
12.946.560}
{10.7071
192,651
Total funds
1,608.418
3.683.337
3.500.801
1,790.954

Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Funds (Prior year comparativel
Balance 1
April 2023
IncoTning
Resources
Outgoing
Re50urGes
Balance 31
March 2024
Transfers
Unrestricted funds-.
General Funds
Designated Funds
Total unrestricted funds
1.189,406
505.036
{341.2751 (106,5601
140.000
1,246.607
140.000
1.189.406
505,036
(341.2751
33.440
1,386,607
Restricted Funds:
Access lo Justi￿ Foundation
Armed Forces Covenant Trust
Citizens Advice - BEIS
Citizeris Advice - Dp.bt Modernisation
Citizens Advice - Help to Claim
Citizenq Advicp Mnne.y Advice. Servic
Citizens Advice - Pension Wise
Citizens Advice The Guardian
East Riding Food bank
Fixed Asset Fund
Gr8nlscape - Withernsea Cost of Living
Henry Smith
Hull Armed Forces Forum
Hull City Council - Generdl Advice Service
Hull Food bank
Humber Learning Consortium
Jane Powell Legacy
NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Power Grid
Pocklinglon Town Council
Reckills
Screwfix Foundation
Smile Foundation
87.829
47.862
(47.862)
18.146
18,146
41,455
340,307
605.433
433,805
39,591
43.917
(37.3531
(840.3071
1573.1481
14.33,1631
(39,5911
(43.9171
{2281
136.7671
(59.7251
(36.0001
1527.5341
(43.073)
{103,305)
14.1021
{32.2851
16421
4,102
3,874
36,767
74,700
36,000
550,000
43,073
103,305
14.975
22,466
9.394
9,394
2,805
222,720
3,000
50,000
12.805}
(222,207)
11.500)
(101.761)
12,200)
{3.000)
140,56.31
132,500)
147.5861
(9.192)
120,995)
15131
1.500
60,248
112.009
2,200
3,000
Stamp Jackson Proctor- Hosprtal OLrtreach
The Headley Trust
Two Ridings Comrnijnily Foundalion- Know
your Neighbourhood
Wilhernse2 Big Local
Your Consortium
43,942
3,379
12.500
20,000
47,586
9.192
20,995
Total restricted funds
154,249
2.907.284 12.806.282)
(33,4401
221,811
Total funds
1,343.655
3.412.320 13,147.557)
1.608,418
45

Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15. Funds {continuedl
The specific Jurpose5 lor i¥hich ihe ftsnds are to be app'.ied are as follows:
DESIGNATED FUNDS..
LI40,0￿ h25 been transferred from GeTheral FLnd5 to Designated Fund5 to cover ttre Costs of a Volunteer Sirdtt'gy over
thg. couple of ypArs
RESTRICTED FUNOS..
Access to Justice Foundation
5pecial""st debt and housing c3sework to BME or low-iticorne cornmpJ.iities_
Armed Forces Covenant Trust
A fund to p-ovide a specialist adwce service to semng personnel, veierans ard rheir familie
Citizens Advice - BEIS
Funding to cover tran51tioning to rew ways of workiyg to accornrrodate remo:e WOTk&ng dLifing ana past Covid.
Citizens Advice - Debt Modernisation
A fund to renew equiprnepi for ov" advice services.
Citizen5 Advice - Help to Claim
elp to Claim is -undec by rhe Department for Work and Pensions via Cit12ens Aovice Naiitsnal_ It ts a projeti to help
Universal support clairnarit5 Wlth the Initial claim5 Pfoie55.
Citizen5 Advice- Money Advice Service
A fac.p to face debi advice service fiJnaed fro￿. the Money Advice and PeTrsion 5enrice via Naticnal Cttizep.5 A(hJiie
Citizenj Advice - Pensron Wise
Pen5.'on Wise is funded by tie Money Advice and Pension serv.ce via Ci112ens Advice National iu provide guidance io over
50.5 on t4e new government pension options made-vailable fro￿. April 201S. This service 15 provided across Hill. f ast
Ridir,g, 5cunthorpe anc Gr1rn5bv.
Citizen5 Advice- The Guardian
A fund '.rom the Guard.an Newspaper fo expapd adviEeline caFacity.
Client donation for Bridlington office
É2tX]J low3rd5 Cost at the 8ricllington office.
East Riding Food bank
Advice in luodbanks based Tn the Easr Riding.
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025
East Riding of Yorkshire Council- Household Support Fund
A fund ia provide adv.'cE services ta Ilient5 In ,"eceipt of Ilousehold SL+PPQrt funds.
Feeding 8ritain
A fund ro provide advice Services for clients at rick of food wverty
Fixed Asset Fund
The fixed a55et fund alp funds tn cover tne cnst nf fixe.d a%5ets funded from othe". restricred f￿nd4 that will be depreciated
over è period of years.
Grantscape - Withernsea Cost of Living
The provision of an advice service based in Withernsea.
Henry Smith
Funding for a court OiJtreach seNce.
Hull Armed Forces Forum
Armed Forces Hull Is fJnded tsy the Hull hAilitary Covenant to provide ? 5pecia115t adwce serwce to serving personnel,
vpteran5 and their familie5 in the HLII area.
Hull City Council - General Advice SeNice
A fund to deliver generalist advice services from the Wilsoi Centre.
Hull Food bank
Humber Learning Consortium
Part of the Building Betrer OpportllP.IliP5 programme. this fund deliveT5 financial irbtluslDn advite to clienLS referred frorn
Key Workers In Hull and the Éast RidiTIE.
Jane Powell Legary
A leR3CV fund re£eived dijring ?.?17 and is re5Lricted to bp used at one specific branch.
NHS Foundation Trust
An advice linr for cmployL'CS of an NHS trust
Northern Power Grid
An ad vice. service to custorners ol Norrhern Powergrid who are in or at risk of fjel poverty.
Pocklington Town Council
A donation to support an outreach advice seNcp In the PocklingtoTh ATea.
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Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reckitts
A fund to increase advice capacity acros5 our services.
River Church Hull
A lurid lu provide an advice outreach
Screwfix Foundation
A grant from rhe Screwfix fOU￿datIon for repair5 and maintenance.
Smile Foundation
A fund for management time to develop a proof of ctsncept about how our data tould be better use
Reckitts
A fund to inrrease advice czpacity across our Services.
River Church Hull
A fund to providè an advice outrea¢
Screwfix Foundation
A gr3.ii from the 5crew.fix fOu￿datIon for repairs and maintenance.
Smile Foundation
A fund for map.agement time to develop a proof of concepi abou: how our data could be bètter used.
Stamp Jackson Prortor- Hospital Outreach
Stamp Jackson Procter SolitilOfS fund a htsspi131 outrÈ3th to provide weekly 3dvi=e SUTEerie5 in Hull Royal Infirmary and
Castle Hill Hospital The sewice i5.or ?atient5 and their fami'ies who hawe suffered trèumaiic, life Ihangitlg Illnesses or
EEEidEnt5.
The Headley Trust
A fund to Inc-, e35e 2dvice iapacity acr055 our 5ervice5_
Two Ridings Community Foundation- Know your Neighbourhood
A fL&n(I to train up wo￿untee'. s for cdvice work.
Withernsea Big Loc31
The provision of 3dvice based Withernseè and to SUPQOrt the recru.tment and iraining of up to 5 k>cal volunteers to a
Level 2 3dvice. qualific.atior,.
Your Consortium
Part of the Building BeLtÈr OpportJnities pro8r2mme, this tuTrd provides Keywor%er support deliveis advice lo re51dent5 In
the East Riding.
Restricted Transfer of Funds
f iO,?18 transfer of fuads oJt of restrittèd Telaie5 to è PToJect where perforrn3nce obli8ations have been met and so
5urplLs funds are eligtble for tr8n5fer to General furds.
E489 transfer of funds out ot re5tiicted relate5 lo a project where performankne obligations have been met and so surplus
funds are eliEible for transfer to General fund5.
48

Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
General funds
Tolal
Current reporting period
Tangible fix&d assets
Current assets
165,695
1,3thO,195
167.5871
2.506
284.969
194.8241
168.201
1,785,164
1162,4111
140.000
Total
1.458.303
140.000
192,651
1,790.954
Designaled
funds
ReslTlCted
funds
General funds
Total
Previous reporting perlod
Tangible fixed asset5
lurrenl assets
12.883
1,241.765
18.0411
3,873
396.622
{178,6841
16,756
1.778.387
(186.725)
140.000
Total
1,246,607
140,000
221.811
1,608,418
17. Ana5ysis of Cash and Cash Equivalents
At 1 April 2024
1,479,161
1.479.161
cashflow
126,466
126,466
at 31 March 2025
1,605,627
1.605,627
Cash at bank and in hond
Total
At 1 April 2023
1.358,967
1.3551.9fi7
cashflow
120.194
at 31 March 2024
1,479,161
1.479.IAI
Cash ai bank and In hand
Total
120.194
18. Financial instruments
2025
2024
Categorisation of financial instrurnents
Financi31 assets that are debt in5trJments
measured at amortised cost
1,762.408
1,750.1Q3
f inancial liabilities measured a: amortised tost
131,074
t86.725
f inancial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised c05t consisl of cash. tr3de and other debtor5
.Ind acr.rued incnrne.
Financial liabilities measured a: amortised cost consjst of trade & other crediiors and accruals
49

Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau Limited
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025
19. Operating lease commitments
The £harity's total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operaiing le3ses 15 as follows for each of
the following periods..
Property
2025
2024
Le55 than one year
One to live years
over five years
43.000
84.000
24,932
127,000
24.932
20. Ultimate Controlling Party
The company Is ￿nd￿r the control ol the directors as a body and as such is not crJntroll&d by any Individual.
21. Related Parties
There were no related paty Iransaclions during the year.12024.. £nill
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