Christians Against Poverty

Reference number: 737363

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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
  • CAP
  • CAP Debt Help
  • The CAP Group

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04655175
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
3 February 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Jubilee House, 1 Filey Street, Bradford, BD1 5LQ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jane Kathleen Elizabeth Pleace Director Oct 1971 30 Nov 2017
Robin Bryan David Willison Director Feb 1960 18 Apr 2023
Roger Nicholas Mawle Director May 1980 18 Apr 2023
Catherine Nicholas-Vilkaitis Director Mar 1963 18 Apr 2023
Sandra Jane Keene Director Mar 1954 5 Nov 2024
Andrew James Maskell Director Jan 1972 5 Nov 2024
Folajimi Ayodele Adedoyin Director May 1971 5 Nov 2024
Mark Robert Sheard Director Jan 1959 5 Nov 2024
Olufemi Ayolomo Ishola Director Jan 1986 5 Nov 2024
David Simon Matthew Nussbaum Director Jul 1958 23 Sep 2025
Julian Stanier Mander Director Oct 1972 1 Jun 2026
Alison Kathleen Padfield Director Feb 1975 1 Jun 2026
Stephen Richard Bonfield Secretary Not published 1 Mar 2017

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 Christians Against Poverty FCA authorised?
Yes, Christians Against Poverty (FRN 737363) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Christians Against Poverty?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Christians Against Poverty handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Christians Against Poverty to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Christians Against Poverty a scam or clone?
Christians Against Poverty 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 Christians Against Poverty's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Christians Against Poverty's FRN is 737363. You can verify it on the FCA register.