Better Leeds Communities

Reference number: 618701

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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.

Concerns on the company record

  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company number
01754257
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
19 September 1983 (42 years old)
Registered office
42-46 Burley Lodge Road, Leeds, LS6 1QF
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
William Rhys Hird Director Jun 1968 31 Mar 2001
Sarah Elizabeth Walker Director May 1981 25 Nov 2014
Neil David Canwell Director Jun 1949 26 Jul 2017
Richard Andrew Napier Director Jun 1978 31 May 2022
Alexander James Edward Knight Director Apr 1981 19 Jul 2022
Kulvinder Richardson Director Jun 1971 29 Nov 2022

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 Better Leeds Communities FCA authorised?
Yes, Better Leeds Communities (FRN 618701) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Better Leeds Communities?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Better Leeds Communities handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Better Leeds Communities to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Better Leeds Communities a scam or clone?
Better Leeds Communities 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 Better Leeds Communities's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Better Leeds Communities's FRN is 618701. You can verify it on the FCA register.