Debt Advice Foundation

Reference number: 692492

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08039416
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
20 April 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
1 Anchor Court, Commercial Road, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0DB
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Peter Sargent Director Apr 1958 14 May 2015
Susan Margaret Ireland Director Jun 1951 6 Sep 2017
Kathryn Maclennan Director Jan 1973 14 May 2026
David Rodger Secretary Not published 20 Apr 2012

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-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 Debt Advice Foundation FCA authorised?
Yes, Debt Advice Foundation (FRN 692492) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Debt Advice Foundation?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Debt Advice Foundation handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Debt Advice Foundation to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Debt Advice Foundation a scam or clone?
Debt Advice Foundation 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 Debt Advice Foundation's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Debt Advice Foundation's FRN is 692492. You can verify it on the FCA register.