DIRECT HELP & ADVICE LTD.

Reference number: 624729

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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
03495233
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
20 January 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)
  • Activities of call centres (SIC 82200)
  • Educational support services (SIC 85600)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Leysa Relf Director Oct 1975 13 May 2025
Jonathan Glen Merritt (Dr) Director Oct 1967 26 Jan 2026
David Edward Walsh Director Jan 1973 26 Jan 2026
Justine Erika Claxton Director Nov 1971 26 Jan 2026
Suzanne Grace Walker Secretary Not published 28 Mar 2017

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is DIRECT HELP & ADVICE LTD. FCA authorised?
Yes, DIRECT HELP & ADVICE LTD. (FRN 624729) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with DIRECT HELP & ADVICE?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how DIRECT HELP & ADVICE handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about DIRECT HELP & ADVICE to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is DIRECT HELP & ADVICE a scam or clone?
DIRECT HELP & ADVICE 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 DIRECT HELP & ADVICE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
DIRECT HELP & ADVICE's FRN is 624729. You can verify it on the FCA register.