Halton Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617620

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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
05346702
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
28 January 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
Unit 3 Victoria Building, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DJ
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Peter Lloyd-Jones Director Oct 1934 24 Apr 2014
Peter Lunio Director Feb 1959 28 Mar 2018
John Joseph Doyle Director Dec 1960 29 Jan 2020
Geoffrey Michael Hawker Director Oct 1970 29 Jan 2020
Isabelle Marie-France Shankar Director Aug 1985 29 Mar 2023
Claire Louise Pentin Director Jan 1972 29 Mar 2023
Anita Cawley Director Jul 1970 26 Jun 2024
Amber Dawn Cairns Director Nov 1979 26 Jun 2024
Stacey Carole Shymgol Director Oct 1984 4 Feb 2026
Nicholas Hill Director Nov 1975 4 Feb 2026
Anne-Marie Atherton Director May 1975 4 Feb 2026
Hiteshkumar Nathubhai Patel Secretary Not published 28 Jan 2005

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.

  • Halton District Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Halton Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Halton Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617620) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Halton Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Halton Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Halton Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Halton Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Halton 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 Halton Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Halton Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617620. You can verify it on the FCA register.