Ashford Borough Citizens Advice

Reference number: 617494

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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
03242709
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
28 August 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
Seabrooke House, Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1RD
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Deirdre Ann Gillian Thom Director Jun 1943 27 Jul 2001
Emily Birchmore Director Mar 1993 30 Oct 2019
Alison Lewis Director Jan 1955 23 May 2024
Asiya Khan Director Jun 1977 23 Oct 2025
Michael Banks Director Sep 1951 23 Oct 2025
George Cardyn Director Dec 1946 23 Oct 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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Ashford Borough Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford Borough Citizens Advice FCA authorised?
Yes, Ashford Borough Citizens Advice (FRN 617494) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Ashford Borough Citizens Advice?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Ashford Borough Citizens Advice handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Ashford Borough Citizens Advice to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Ashford Borough Citizens Advice a scam or clone?
Ashford Borough Citizens Advice 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 Ashford Borough Citizens Advice's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ashford Borough Citizens Advice's FRN is 617494. You can verify it on the FCA register.