Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617657

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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
02234220
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
23 March 1988 (38 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ivor Robert Owen Director Apr 1949 19 Jul 2004
John Richard Cobbett Director Aug 1947 13 Sep 2010
Robert Harry Bird Director May 1953 23 Sep 2013
Andrew Breen Director Oct 1984 2 Mar 2020
David Parrish Director Sep 1955 13 Sep 2021
Peter James Stonely Director Oct 1955 9 May 2022
Simon David Wales Director Dec 1958 22 Jan 2025
Peter James Julier Director Feb 1970 2 Jul 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.)

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 Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617657) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Maidstone 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 Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Maidstone Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617657. You can verify it on the FCA register.