Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey

Reference number: 617595

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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
04740511
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
22 April 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Guildhall, Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NA, England
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lynda Jean Crosby Director Jan 1967 14 Mar 2018
Joy Hamilton Clews Director Jul 1960 14 Mar 2018
Catherine Connell Director Mar 1977 1 Nov 2019
Martyn Robert Heathcote Director Dec 1973 1 Feb 2023
Simon Mccaffrey Director Apr 1964 1 Feb 2023
Maniram Arumugam Vasuki Director Apr 1990 20 Aug 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.

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 Lindsey
  • East Lindsey 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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  • EAST LINDSEY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey FCA authorised?
Yes, Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey (FRN 617595) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey a scam or clone?
Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey 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 Lincoln & Lindsey's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citizens Advice Lincoln & Lindsey's FRN is 617595. You can verify it on the FCA register.