Bestwood Advice Centre

Reference number: 618700

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07529286
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
14 February 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
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Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)
  • Other education not elsewhere classified (SIC 85590)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Brian Grocock (Councillor) Director Jul 1936 23 Aug 2015
Christopher Hooper Director Dec 1958 18 Jul 2016
Jay Hayes Director Sep 1992 10 Apr 2019

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bestwood Advice Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Bestwood Advice Centre (FRN 618700) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bestwood Advice Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Bestwood Advice Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Bestwood Advice Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bestwood Advice Centre a scam or clone?
Bestwood Advice Centre 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 Bestwood Advice Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bestwood Advice Centre's FRN is 618700. You can verify it on the FCA register.