Citizens Advice Sunderland

Reference number: 617559

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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
06347304
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
20 August 2007 (18 years old)
Registered office
5a Waterloo Place, Sunderland, SR1 3HT, England
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Christopher Graham Director Jun 1955 21 Jul 2011
David William Reed (Dr) Director Sep 1964 19 Jul 2018
Peter Wallace Director Mar 1973 27 Sep 2018
Rajinder Singh Director Oct 1957 29 Jan 2021
Thomas Patrick Johnston Director Apr 1986 29 Jul 2021
Lee Usher Director Dec 1973 24 Nov 2022
Kevin Anthony Shaw Director Dec 1976 7 May 2025
Denise Irving Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2021

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.)

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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.

  • Citizens Advice Bureau Sunderland

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Citizens Advice Sunderland FCA authorised?
Yes, Citizens Advice Sunderland (FRN 617559) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Citizens Advice Sunderland?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Citizens Advice Sunderland handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Citizens Advice Sunderland to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Citizens Advice Sunderland a scam or clone?
Citizens Advice Sunderland 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 Sunderland's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Citizens Advice Sunderland's FRN is 617559. You can verify it on the FCA register.