CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN

Reference number: 617485

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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
SC432115
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
7 September 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
Almondbank Centre Unit 1 Shiel Walk, Craigshill, Livingston, EH54 5EH
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Caron Irene Quinn Director Mar 1963 13 Nov 2012
Graham Turnbull Director Apr 1956 13 Dec 2016
Jacqueline Cook Director Dec 1973 14 Apr 2019
Elaine Ballantyne Director Jan 1965 22 Apr 2020
Wendy Smith Director Jul 1965 22 Apr 2020
Jack Wiggins Director Nov 1995 25 May 2021
Kirsty Victoria Allen Director Oct 1986 25 May 2021
Fiona Mary Cook Director Feb 1963 19 Apr 2022
Stuart Barrie Director Jan 1971 24 Aug 2023
Karen Nailen Secretary Not published 1 Feb 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 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN FCA authorised?
Yes, CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN (FRN 617485) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN a scam or clone?
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN 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 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU WEST LOTHIAN's FRN is 617485. You can verify it on the FCA register.