Citizens Advice Colchester

Reference number: 617569

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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
04431673
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
3 May 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
28 Middleborough, Colchester, CO1 1TG, England
Nature of business
  • Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 74909)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Richard Ede Director Jan 1969 1 May 2020
Thomas Michael Alasdair Kerr Director Oct 1953 18 Dec 2020
Lanston Don Ramsay Director Oct 1960 9 Aug 2023
Louisa Clare Tippett Director Jul 1956 2 Apr 2024
Cameron Banks Murray Director Aug 1994 29 Jul 2025
Arianna Mazzieri Director Aug 1987 19 May 2026
Kimberly Cullen Director Aug 1971 19 May 2026
Stephen Richard Ede Secretary Not published 28 Oct 2020

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.

  • Colchester Citizens Advice Bureau

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • COLCHESTER CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice Colchester FCA authorised?
Yes, Citizens Advice Colchester (FRN 617569) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Citizens Advice Colchester?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Citizens Advice Colchester handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Citizens Advice Colchester to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Citizens Advice Colchester a scam or clone?
Citizens Advice Colchester 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 Colchester's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citizens Advice Colchester's FRN is 617569. You can verify it on the FCA register.