Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre

Reference number: 618820

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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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Also trades as
  • Prescot and Whiston Community Advice Centre

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02937464
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
10 June 1994 (32 years old)
Registered office
Prescot One Stop Shop, Prescot Shopping Centre, Aspinall Street Prescot, Knowsley Merseyside, L34 5GA
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Thomas Anthoney Best Director Jan 1939 10 Jun 1994
Terence Henry Byron Director Mar 1949 10 Jun 1994
Robert Keith Pemberton Director Apr 1949 10 Jun 1994
Diane Sedman Director Jan 1967 4 Mar 2025
Malcolm Whipp Director Aug 1960 4 Mar 2025
Emma Jane Phelan Secretary Not published 30 Jun 2026

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 Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre (FRN 618820) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre a scam or clone?
Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre 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 Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Prescot & Whiston Community Advice Centre's FRN is 618820. You can verify it on the FCA register.