Social Enterprise Direct

Reference number: 836457

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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
SC415583
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
27 January 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
Mercantile Chambers, 39-69 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6TS, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Wired telecommunications activities (SIC 61100)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Edward Joseph Alexander Director Mar 1960 8 Nov 2018
Andrew David Bartlett Director Sep 1963 1 Sep 2020
Alan Little Director Feb 1983 29 Oct 2021
Suzanne Marie Hester Director May 1961 1 May 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.)

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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 Social Enterprise Direct FCA authorised?
Yes, Social Enterprise Direct (FRN 836457) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Social Enterprise Direct?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Social Enterprise Direct handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Social Enterprise Direct to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Social Enterprise Direct a scam or clone?
Social Enterprise Direct 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 Social Enterprise Direct's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Social Enterprise Direct's FRN is 836457. You can verify it on the FCA register.