FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU LIMITED

Reference number: 617457

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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

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC148330
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
10 January 1994 (32 years old)
Registered office
3 Meeks Road, Falkirk, FK2 7EW, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lorraine Scobbie Lauder Director Mar 1963 14 Nov 2011
Linda Gow Director Dec 1958 22 Dec 2020
Angus Donald Maclean Director Aug 1981 9 Feb 2023
Kevin Eamon Mcglynn Director Dec 1967 18 Dec 2025
Brian Kenny Director Nov 1970 16 Apr 2026
Mary Baillie Secretary Not published 29 Feb 2024

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.)

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 FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU LIMITED (FRN 617457) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
FALKIRK 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 FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
FALKIRK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617457. You can verify it on the FCA register.