Citizens Advice Lancashire West

Reference number: 617644

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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
03835274
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 September 1999 (26 years old)
Registered office
35-39 Market Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2SW
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Patricia Marie Darling Director May 1951 2 Sep 1999
Robert Keith Sage Director Oct 1944 4 Jul 2000
John Michael Crompton Director Sep 1958 4 Jul 2000
Gordon France (Councillor) Director Apr 1953 14 Jan 2015
Paul David Williams Director Mar 1966 20 Sep 2023
Graham Andrew Robinson Director Nov 1962 20 Sep 2023
Nigel Ralph Holden Director Apr 1960 20 Jun 2025
Claire Cash Director Jun 1985 20 Jun 2025
Kenneth John Minto Director May 1955 20 Jun 2025
Diane Gradwell Secretary Not published 11 Jul 2002

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 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Citizens Advice Lancashire
  • Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureaux

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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  • LANCASHIRE WEST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice Lancashire West FCA authorised?
Yes, Citizens Advice Lancashire West (FRN 617644) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Citizens Advice Lancashire West?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Citizens Advice Lancashire West handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Citizens Advice Lancashire West to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Citizens Advice Lancashire West a scam or clone?
Citizens Advice Lancashire West 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 Lancashire West's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citizens Advice Lancashire West's FRN is 617644. You can verify it on the FCA register.