Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan

Reference number: 617797

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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
  • Citizens Advice Wigan Borough

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02366214
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
29 March 1989 (37 years old)
Registered office
Magnum House 33 Lord Street, Suite 2.1, Leigh, WN7 1BY, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Beverley Jordan Director Mar 1965 16 Nov 2016
Kirsten Oakes Director Jul 1990 15 Mar 2022
Laura Higson-Bliss (Dr) Director Sep 1991 24 Jan 2023
Emma Catherine Fox Director Sep 1974 14 Mar 2023
Peter Johnson Director Jun 1977 5 Dec 2023
Victoria Sarah Burrows Director Jul 1982 5 Dec 2023
Mark Alan Blanchard Director Jul 1970 5 Dec 2023
Deborah Parkinson (Councillor) Director Dec 1956 19 Mar 2024
Barbara Ann Caren Director Oct 1960 19 Mar 2024
Siobhan Lucy Dunne Director Jun 1989 23 Aug 2024
Jack Tomlinson Director Sep 2002 3 Feb 2026
Rachael Wild Director Mar 1995 24 Mar 2026
Richard Michael Brameld Director Jun 1978 24 Mar 2026
Lisa Jane Kidston Secretary Not published 30 Sep 2016

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.

  • Wigan Borough Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan FCA authorised?
Yes, Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan (FRN 617797) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan a scam or clone?
Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan 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 Service in the Borough of Wigan's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citizens Advice Service in the Borough of Wigan's FRN is 617797. You can verify it on the FCA register.