East Belfast Independent Advice Centre

Reference number: 618744

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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
NI040485
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
27 March 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
East Belfast Network Centre, 55 Templemore Avenue, Belfast, BT5 4FP
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Colin Campbell Robinson Director Aug 1962 27 Mar 2001
Margaret Ann Martin Director Mar 1960 7 Apr 2004
Richard Norman Seymour Williamson Director Jul 1950 14 Feb 2015
Bernadette Mcconnell Director Oct 1962 30 Jun 2015
Gerard Morgan Secretary Not published 7 Jun 2022

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 East Belfast Independent Advice Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, East Belfast Independent Advice Centre (FRN 618744) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with East Belfast Independent Advice Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how East Belfast Independent Advice Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about East Belfast Independent Advice Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is East Belfast Independent Advice Centre a scam or clone?
East Belfast Independent Advice 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 East Belfast Independent Advice Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
East Belfast Independent Advice Centre's FRN is 618744. You can verify it on the FCA register.