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Western Isles Citizens Advice Service

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC015018
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 23, 1990
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Lewis CAB
41 - 43 Westview Terrace
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2HP

Contact

Website
wicas.uk
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems.

Objectives: For the purpose of benefitting the community within the Western Isles. (a) By advancing the education of the public in matters relating to mental, physical and social welfare. (b) by relieving poverty. In furtherance of the foregoing purposes but not farther or otherwise the Area Committees may: (a) Promote and support centres for the supply of information in Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra providing advice and such practical assistance as is requested by members of the community who consult the centres where available and appropriate.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Western Isles
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £619,256 £532,208 18
March 31, 2024 £491,493 £519,048 17
March 31, 2023 £615,740 £583,031 21
March 31, 2022 £496,208 £588,484 19
March 31, 2021 £637,894 £604,065 20