Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617498

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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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Also trades as
  • Barnsley & Disctrict Citizens Advice Bureau
  • Citizens Advice Barnsley

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04649873
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
28 January 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alan Methley Director Mar 1944 28 Jan 2003
Linda Mary Burgess Director Nov 1944 30 Jun 2003
Leonard Francis Parnham Director Apr 1949 17 Jul 2003
Joseph William Hayward Director Apr 1937 30 Jul 2003
Elizabeth Janine Eldred (Dr) Director Mar 1946 2 Sep 2014
Adam Leece Director Sep 1987 28 Oct 2015
Sarah Poolman Director Mar 1975 31 Jan 2019
Anne Marie Hoyle Director Apr 1955 30 Jan 2020
Claire Williams Director Nov 1972 11 Feb 2026
David Hotchkiss Director Jan 1961 7 May 2026
Laura Michelle Smith Secretary Not published 1 Apr 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.

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.

  • Barnsley Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617498) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Barnsley & District 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 Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617498. You can verify it on the FCA register.