CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617442

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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
SC217973
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
10 April 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
111 High Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 1RZ
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
William Calder Director Mar 1947 16 Apr 2002
Derek Purvis Director Jul 1949 21 Sep 2009
Michael Turner Director Oct 1949 5 Oct 2017
David Brownlee Director Jun 1967 5 Oct 2021
John Sinclair Goldie Director Jul 1954 30 Oct 2023
Kerry Elizabeth Gentleman Director Jul 1971 22 Oct 2024
Angela Elizabeth Poplawski Director Aug 1947 22 Oct 2024
Kathryn Ann Peden Director Jan 1958 26 Nov 2024
Geraldine Day Director Dec 1954 28 Jul 2025
Michael Turner Secretary Not published 26 Nov 2024

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 CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617442) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
CENTRAL BORDERS 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 CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617442. You can verify it on the FCA register.