CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617537

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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
03191085
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
26 April 1996 (30 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ashleigh Howard Bridges Director Nov 1982 12 Feb 2018
Abdul Kayum Arain Director Aug 1965 19 Jul 2021
Christopher Joseph Powell (Dr) Director Apr 1955 14 Mar 2022
Heather Le Mercier Du Quesnay Cbe Director Nov 1947 1 May 2024
Richard Anthony Lister French Director Feb 1965 1 May 2024
Debbie Eve Whitfield Director Dec 1959 1 May 2024
Marie Catherine Elizabeth Canning Director Jan 1963 1 May 2024
Duncan Charles Cook Director May 1989 1 May 2024
Carol Anne Boston Director Dec 1961 28 Apr 2025
Julian Jacobs Director Oct 1957 28 Apr 2025
Corrin Frances Hoyes Director Aug 1969 28 Apr 2025
Helen Patricia Cook Secretary Not published 24 Apr 2023

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.

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.

  • Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617537) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT 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 CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
CAMBRIDGE & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617537. You can verify it on the FCA register.