Citizens Advice South West Surrey

Reference number: 617618

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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
03258272
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 October 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
36 Bridge Street, Godalming, GU7 1HP, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Liam Jarrett Director Apr 1958 20 Nov 2017
Norman Douglas Wren Director Oct 1955 13 May 2019
George Anthony Rushton Director Jul 1953 12 May 2020
John Kenneth Tonks Director Jul 1983 7 Feb 2022
Richard James Smith Director Aug 1960 1 Jun 2023
Robert Henry Mortimer Lanyon Director Sep 1962 15 Apr 2024
Alex Kundert Director Jul 1995 15 Apr 2024
Linda Philippson Director Sep 1955 31 May 2024
Dorothy Ann Chalklin Director Aug 1964 11 Feb 2026

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 Guildford
  • Guildford Citizens Advice Bureau

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. 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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  • Citizens Advice Guildford and Ash
  • GUILDFORD CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice South West Surrey FCA authorised?
Yes, Citizens Advice South West Surrey (FRN 617618) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Citizens Advice South West Surrey?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Citizens Advice South West Surrey handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Citizens Advice South West Surrey to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Citizens Advice South West Surrey a scam or clone?
Citizens Advice South West Surrey 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 South West Surrey's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citizens Advice South West Surrey's FRN is 617618. You can verify it on the FCA register.