ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617438

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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

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Concerns on the company record

  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company number
SC231152
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
7 May 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
18 18 Argyll Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, PA31 8NE, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 74909)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Iain James Ritchie Director Feb 1948 10 Nov 2015
Eleanor Dorothy Bittleston Director Jun 1959 28 Mar 2018
David Stewart Davidson Director Jul 1951 7 Jul 2020
Alka Foster Director Aug 1964 1 Jul 2024
Colette Delyse Benham Director Dec 1968 21 May 2026
Janette Mary Brown Director Sep 1955 21 May 2026
Julian Cable Director May 1959 21 May 2026

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.)

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 ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617438) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 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 ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617438. You can verify it on the FCA register.