Advice North West

Reference number: 616954

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
NI056135
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
8 August 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
Embassy Building, 5th Floor, 3 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7BH
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sandra Martina Duffy Director Mar 1976 13 Jun 2016
Bernie Heery Director May 1958 13 Jun 2016
Cormac Mckeone Director Jan 1963 13 Jun 2016
Jodi Harte Director Sep 1980 24 Jun 2022
Kevin Bradley Director May 1991 25 Oct 2022
Rosaleen French Secretary Not published 28 Mar 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Londonderry Citizens Advice Bureau
  • North West Citizens Advice Bureau

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Londonderry Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Advice North West FCA authorised?
Yes, Advice North West (FRN 616954) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Advice North West?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Advice North West handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Advice North West to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Advice North West a scam or clone?
Advice North West 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 North West's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Advice North West's FRN is 616954. You can verify it on the FCA register.