Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre

Reference number: 617731

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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
  • Citizens Advice Sheffield

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08616847
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
19 July 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office
20 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP, England
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Yehudah Gamsu Director Aug 1957 19 Jul 2013
Alistair Michael Dinham Griggs Director Nov 1954 19 Jul 2013
Hilary Jane Dawson Director Dec 1950 4 Sep 2013
Helen Elizabeth Steers Director May 1970 5 Sep 2018
Sheila Robinson Director Sep 1955 5 Sep 2018
Gregory Norman Watts Director Feb 1986 7 Oct 2020
Karen Escott Director Jul 1955 7 Oct 2020
Lynsey Theresa Golland Director Aug 1978 5 Oct 2022
Neal Southwick Director Aug 1975 5 Oct 2022
Mohammad Shadique Rajjaque Director Dec 1979 6 Sep 2023
Deborah Jane Mathews Director Mar 1961 6 Sep 2023
Ahmed Rashid Ahmed Mohamed Director Oct 1985 5 Mar 2025
Jessica Lewis Director Jul 1977 5 Nov 2025
Tracey Marie Holland Director Oct 1969 5 Nov 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
  • 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 Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre (FRN 617731) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre a scam or clone?
Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law 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 Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre's FRN is 617731. You can verify it on the FCA register.