LANCASHIRE WOMEN

Reference number: 728303

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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
04777720
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
27 May 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
21-23 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HF, England
Nature of business
  • Non-trading company non trading (SIC 74990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lynette Beverly Harwood Director Oct 1962 18 Sep 2013
Pauline Geraghty Director Jun 1960 1 Jan 2022
Charlotte Barrow (Dr) Director May 1980 22 Sep 2022
Laura Jane Brown Director Mar 1975 22 Sep 2022
Howard Hamilton-Smith Director Oct 1972 3 Jan 2023
Robert Dickinson Director Apr 1983 15 Apr 2025
Amelia Jane Lee Director Nov 1985 8 Sep 2025

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

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.

  • Lancashire Women's Centres

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is LANCASHIRE WOMEN FCA authorised?
Yes, LANCASHIRE WOMEN (FRN 728303) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with LANCASHIRE WOMEN?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how LANCASHIRE WOMEN handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about LANCASHIRE WOMEN to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is LANCASHIRE WOMEN a scam or clone?
LANCASHIRE WOMEN 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 LANCASHIRE WOMEN's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
LANCASHIRE WOMEN's FRN is 728303. You can verify it on the FCA register.