Brixton Advice Centre

Reference number: 624726

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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
01893924
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
8 March 1985 (41 years old)
Registered office
167 Railton Road, London, SE24 0LU
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gareth Ross John Beaton Director Oct 1983 3 Aug 2017
Lucas Bertholdi-Saad Director Nov 1995 1 Sep 2021
Nigel David Wachman Director Jul 1958 30 Mar 2022
Killian Anthony Moran Director Mar 1992 29 Jan 2025
Jonathan Senker Director Jun 1966 29 Jan 2025
Isabel Alexandra Esyllt Saunders Director Oct 1990 24 Sep 2025
Katie Angela Johnston (Dr) Director Oct 1988 11 Dec 2025
William Frederick Taggart Director Jan 1947 Not published
Gareth Ross John Beaton Secretary Not published 27 Nov 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 Brixton Advice Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Brixton Advice Centre (FRN 624726) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Brixton Advice Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Brixton Advice Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Brixton Advice Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Brixton Advice Centre a scam or clone?
Brixton 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 Brixton Advice Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Brixton Advice Centre's FRN is 624726. You can verify it on the FCA register.