COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617444

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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
SC194748
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
29 March 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
Unit 10 Fountain Business Centre, Ellis Street, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 3AA
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Craig Russell Director Sep 1981 22 Sep 2009
Joseph Stewart Dempsie Director Mar 1944 13 Jan 2010
Donald Goldie Craig Director Apr 1962 20 Sep 2010
William Black Mcdonald Director May 1946 6 Apr 2016
Margaret Denmark Ewing Director May 1962 1 Jun 2017
Thomas Clarke (Sir) Director Jan 1941 1 Jun 2017
Patricia Bernadette Mc Donnell Director Apr 1958 1 Jun 2017
Heather Doig Director Jan 1984 11 Mar 2020
Michelle Paterson Director Jul 1992 13 Nov 2023
Martin Mcarthur Director Apr 1967 21 Nov 2024
Jim Melvin Secretary Not published 22 Apr 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.)

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617444) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 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 COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
COATBRIDGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617444. You can verify it on the FCA register.