Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617460

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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
SC374255
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
5 March 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
48 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3EE, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Anne Patricia Crichton Hastie Director Aug 1947 3 Nov 2015
Russell Anthony John Frith Director Jun 1959 29 Apr 2020
Scott Ian Christie Director Jan 1981 10 Feb 2023
Carol Elizabeth Lightbody Lumsden Director Apr 1956 3 Apr 2024
Alison Patricia Nimmo Director Jul 1963 9 Aug 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 Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617460) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Haddington 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 Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617460. You can verify it on the FCA register.