Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617597

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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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Also trades as
  • Citizens Advice Eastbourne

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04171801
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 March 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michael Albert Frayne Director Jan 1949 4 Nov 2008
Robert John Fear Director Oct 1955 24 Mar 2021
Doyinsola Ibidunni Adeyemo Director Apr 1988 13 Oct 2022
Anne Jarrett Director May 1957 19 Oct 2023
Helen Claire Howard Director Dec 1953 19 Oct 2023
David White Director Mar 1966 19 Oct 2023
Claire Marie Costelloe Director Sep 1983 28 Jan 2025
Timur Haylor Isik Director Nov 1985 28 Jan 2025
Gregory Stewart Smith Director Jul 1967 24 Mar 2026
Alan Dennis Bruzon Secretary Not published 15 Jun 2007

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 Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617597) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Eastbourne Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617597. You can verify it on the FCA register.