Advice Direct Scotland Limited

Reference number: 834315

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC225689
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
26 November 2001 (24 years old)
Registered office
Mercantile Chambers, 39-69 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6TS, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrea Jane Goldie Director Jan 1974 18 Aug 2018
James Thomas Allan Director May 1957 1 Sep 2020
Beth Morag Welsh Director May 1981 1 Sep 2020
Suzanne Marie Hester Director May 1961 1 Dec 2020
Elizabeth Delaney Director Nov 1961 20 Feb 2021
Nicola Mary Anderson Director Dec 1971 20 Feb 2021
Robert William Thorburn Director Sep 1973 1 Dec 2025

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Advice Direct Scotland Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Advice Direct Scotland Limited (FRN 834315) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Advice Direct Scotland?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Advice Direct Scotland handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Advice Direct Scotland to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Advice Direct Scotland a scam or clone?
Advice Direct Scotland is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Advice Direct Scotland's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Advice Direct Scotland's FRN is 834315. You can verify it on the FCA register.