ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617491

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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
04787378
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
4 June 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
10a The Arcade, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1LH, England
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)
  • Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 69109)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Geoff Palmer Director Dec 1957 15 Jan 2014
Andrew Blair Durham Hall Director Nov 1960 8 Jan 2018
Jack Wheale (Dr) Director Jul 1947 12 Mar 2018
Hugh Ogg Finlay Director Aug 1961 28 Jan 2019
Charles Douglas Mackendrick Director Feb 1965 18 Feb 2022
Nicky Schofield Director Oct 1973 4 Sep 2023
Amanda Medler Director Mar 1966 25 Nov 2024
Melanie Jane Smith Director Jul 1973 29 Sep 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.)

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 ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617491) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
ARUN AND CHICHESTER 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 ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ARUN AND CHICHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617491. You can verify it on the FCA register.