GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU

Reference number: 617458

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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
SC146212
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
31 August 1993 (32 years old)
Registered office
The Mitchell Library 3rd Floor, 201 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mohammed Razaq Director Mar 1955 18 Sep 2001
Trishna Virdee Director Sep 1988 14 Sep 2022
Paul Blackford Director Aug 1962 17 May 2023
Cameron Michael Irons Director Jun 2000 20 Sep 2024
William Jordan Bird Director Aug 1993 20 Sep 2024
Aileen Mary Mckechnie Director Nov 1966 16 Sep 2025
Anna Kalashnikova Director Aug 1967 19 Nov 2025
Robbie Mcadam Director Apr 1994 19 Nov 2025
Scott Cunningham Director Oct 1968 12 Mar 2026

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Glasgow (Central) Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU FCA authorised?
Yes, GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU (FRN 617458) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU a scam or clone?
GLASGOW (CENTRAL) 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 GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GLASGOW (CENTRAL) CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU's FRN is 617458. You can verify it on the FCA register.