Ealing Law Centre

Reference number: 617401

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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

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Company number
08151033
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
20 July 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
Hanwell Community Library Ealing Law Centre, Hanwell Community Library,, Cherington Road, Hanwell, London,, W7 3HL, England
Nature of business
  • Solicitors (SIC 69102)
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)
  • Library activities (SIC 91011)
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Bruce Gowthorpe Director Oct 1965 21 May 2019
Kareena Talwar Director Feb 2000 20 Oct 2021
Nesar Ali Khan Director Oct 1992 12 Dec 2022
Bhavna Ishwarbhai Naik Director Apr 1970 17 Mar 2025
Faith Benjamin Director May 1954 23 Jun 2025
Hitesh Sharma Director Jun 1978 23 Jun 2025
Mark Hesketh Director Dec 1972 23 Jun 2025

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 Ealing Law Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Ealing Law Centre (FRN 617401) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Ealing Law Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Ealing Law Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Ealing Law Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Ealing Law Centre a scam or clone?
Ealing Law Centre 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 Ealing Law Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ealing Law Centre's FRN is 617401. You can verify it on the FCA register.