Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617524

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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
  • Citizens Advice Bristol

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02684649
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
5 February 1992 (34 years old)
Registered office
48 Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3BL, England
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Leahy Director Aug 1963 25 Oct 2022
Samantha Flowers Director Feb 1972 25 Oct 2022
Lucy Saunders Director Jul 1983 25 Oct 2022
Elizabeth Wainwright Director Oct 1982 26 Mar 2024
Nadine Maher Director Feb 1989 14 May 2024
Matthew George Walker Director May 1974 6 May 2025
Penny Walster Director Jun 1980 6 May 2025
Jacob Withington Director Aug 1999 17 Jun 2025
Marion Jacqueline Galley Director Apr 1994 17 Jun 2025
Lauren Jane Williams Director Nov 1976 4 Nov 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.)

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 Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617524) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Bristol 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 Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617524. You can verify it on the FCA register.