Civil Rights First

Reference number: 801521

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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
SC594829
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
19 April 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office
Strathleven House Strathleven House, Levenside Road, Dumbarton, G82 3PD, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Dionne Vallantyne Mccabe Director Dec 1965 19 Apr 2018
Natalie Smee (Dr) Director Jan 1984 9 May 2018
Jane Anne Cherrie Director May 1943 9 May 2018
Michelle Macphee Director Mar 1969 9 May 2018
Morag Mckinnon Director May 1971 25 Mar 2021
Chris Boyce -Butler Director May 1983 5 Apr 2024
Karen Corrbett Director Sep 1957 5 Apr 2024
Lucie Stevenson Director Oct 1998 5 Apr 2024

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

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Civil Rights First FCA authorised?
Yes, Civil Rights First (FRN 801521) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Civil Rights First?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Civil Rights First handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Civil Rights First to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Civil Rights First a scam or clone?
Civil Rights First 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 Civil Rights First's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Civil Rights First's FRN is 801521. You can verify it on the FCA register.