East Kilbride Citizens Advice Bureau
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC008170
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- April 2, 1987
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- The Findlay Suite 214-221
2nd Floor Edinburgh House
East Kilbride
G74 1LJ
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The charity is set up to provide a free, confidential and impartial advice service to the local community. Staff and volunteers are required to complete Citizens Advice Scotland advisor training. The charity has a presence at various locations within the community and is in attendance at various events.
Beneficiaries: 'Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The company has been formed to benefit principally the area of East Kilbride & Strathaven (the Area of Benefit) with the following objects: The advancement of education through (but not limited to) providing individuals with information, clarification and understanding of legislation and their legal rights and responsibilities. The relief of those in need through (but not limited to) (i) assessing individuals' entitlement to welfare benefits, (ii) providing assistance in claiming benefits, and (iii) assisting individuals to appeal against refusal of benefits. The advancement of health through (but not limited to) providing a comprehensive advice service which seeks to address individuals' problems and thereby alleviates the injury to health, stress and anxiety caused by unsolved problems.. and The advancement of community development through (but not limited to) recruiting training and developing local citizens to be volunteers in and for the Bureau, 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
Geography
- Main operating location
- South Lanarkshire
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £339,048 | £291,979 | 14 |
| March 31, 2024 | £340,365 | £308,194 | 10 |
| March 31, 2023 | £267,984 | £255,615 | 12 |
| March 31, 2022 | £191,957 | £188,580 | 11 |
| June 30, 2021 | £289,678 | £233,000 | 10 |