Helping Hands Community Trust

Reference number: 618912

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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
04343050
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
19 December 2001 (24 years old)
Registered office
50e Blaby Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4SD, England
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Leslie Grayson Gill (Rev) Director Oct 1946 19 Dec 2001
Lesley Thornton Director Aug 1943 19 Dec 2001
Raymond Green Director May 1947 5 May 2011
Nigel Swan Director Jun 1961 3 Nov 2011
Nicholas John Sumner Director Dec 1961 14 Oct 2021
Claire Louise Flinders Director Feb 1974 14 Oct 2022
Anita Baldwin Director Dec 1973 4 Apr 2025
Ranjoth Singh Johal Director Feb 1991 4 Apr 2025
Nazma Mulla Director Aug 1972 4 Apr 2025
Simon Robert Howes Director Jul 1961 1 May 2026
Lesley Thornton Secretary Not published 5 May 2003

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 Helping Hands Community Trust FCA authorised?
Yes, Helping Hands Community Trust (FRN 618912) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Helping Hands Community Trust?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Helping Hands Community Trust handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Helping Hands Community Trust to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Helping Hands Community Trust a scam or clone?
Helping Hands Community Trust 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 Helping Hands Community Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Helping Hands Community Trust's FRN is 618912. You can verify it on the FCA register.