BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE)

Reference number: 700033

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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
01946604
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
11 September 1985 (40 years old)
Registered office
Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9SH, England
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Matthew Gregson Director May 1976 28 Nov 2018
Michael George Burgess Director Feb 1981 15 Dec 2021
Stuart Kurt Roberts Director Dec 1961 8 Mar 2023
Sophie Skellern Director Apr 1992 7 Jul 2025
Rachel Alice Bramwell Director Oct 1994 19 Jan 2026
Yvonne Elizabeth Hackforth Director Nov 1972 19 Jan 2026
Emma Louise Peniket Director Feb 1986 19 Jan 2026
Joanna Hazel Dickson Raine Director Mar 1979 19 Jan 2026
Deborah Michelle Sewell Director Jan 1979 19 Jan 2026
Martin Nicholas Holcombe Secretary Not published 14 Nov 2013

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.

  • Birmingham Settlement

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE) FCA authorised?
Yes, BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE) (FRN 700033) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE)?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE) a scam or clone?
BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE) 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 BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT (THE)'s FRN is 700033. You can verify it on the FCA register.