Coventry Independent Advice Service Ltd

Reference number: 628958

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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
02761115
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 November 1992 (33 years old)
Registered office
C/O Coventry Refugee And Migrant Centre Norton House, Bird Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FX, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Anthony Monaghan Director Jun 1970 11 Oct 2019
Damon Paul Swindell Director Sep 1957 22 Oct 2021
Zainib Hussain Director Sep 1971 24 Oct 2022
Lianne Payne Director Sep 1980 3 Oct 2025
Margaret Eileen O'Brien (Dr) Director Sep 1964 28 Nov 2025
Alan David Markey Secretary Not published 10 Nov 2014

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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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  • Wood End Advice and Information Centre

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry Independent Advice Service Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Coventry Independent Advice Service Ltd (FRN 628958) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Coventry Independent Advice Service?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Coventry Independent Advice Service handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Coventry Independent Advice Service to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Coventry Independent Advice Service a scam or clone?
Coventry Independent Advice Service 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 Coventry Independent Advice Service's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Coventry Independent Advice Service's FRN is 628958. You can verify it on the FCA register.