DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617450

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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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Also trades as
  • Dundee CAB

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC169302
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
24 October 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
Central Library Level 4, Wellgate Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michelle Harrow Director Jul 1979 1 Feb 2018
Grant Mackie Director Jul 1955 30 Jan 2019
Daniel Patrick Mcginn Director Nov 1993 26 Jan 2021
Paul Frances Brown Director Feb 1954 15 Feb 2023
David James Mackay Director Mar 1984 12 Jul 2023
Ross Craig Director Sep 1985 15 Oct 2025
Kristina Piggot Director Dec 1980 6 May 2026
Claire Christie Secretary Not published 12 Jul 2023

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.

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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  • Citizens Advice Bureau Dundee

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617450) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
DUNDEE 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 DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
DUNDEE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617450. You can verify it on the FCA register.