One Parent Families Scotland

Reference number: 627606

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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
SC094860
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
28 August 1985 (40 years old)
Registered office
2 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Adeline Ramsey-Dinsmore Director Oct 1986 4 Mar 2020
Halena Hannah Gauntlett Director Mar 1978 4 Mar 2020
Susan Catherine Smith Director Jun 1976 4 Mar 2020
Andrew Sharman Director Oct 1973 16 Sep 2021
Alison Livesey Director Sep 1976 2 Dec 2021
Fiona Elsbeth Duncanson Director Aug 1986 4 Dec 2021
Clare Simpson Director Nov 1957 30 Nov 2022
Mhairi-Jean Ross Director Feb 1983 15 Apr 2025
Elizabeth Grace Barbour Director May 1982 16 Dec 2025
Emma Julia Marley Director Aug 1979 16 Dec 2025
Rhys Nealon Director Feb 1979 16 Dec 2025
Pinky Ghadiali Director Mar 1977 16 Dec 2025
Rosalind Jane Paterson Secretary Not published 2 Dec 2021

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is One Parent Families Scotland FCA authorised?
Yes, One Parent Families Scotland (FRN 627606) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with One Parent Families Scotland?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how One Parent Families Scotland handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about One Parent Families Scotland to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is One Parent Families Scotland a scam or clone?
One Parent Families Scotland 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 One Parent Families Scotland's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
One Parent Families Scotland's FRN is 627606. You can verify it on the FCA register.