St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617749

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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 St Albans District

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02969165
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
19 September 1994 (31 years old)
Registered office
Civic Centre, St. Peters Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gregory James Comninos Director Jan 1949 9 Feb 2011
Catherine Elizabeth Phillips Director Nov 1960 27 Sep 2016
Jessica Eluned Louise Van Schie Director Aug 1984 12 May 2020
Alexander James Campbell Director Jan 1965 12 May 2020
Alison Jane Berneye Director Jan 1965 18 Aug 2020
Akhtar Zaman Director Mar 1961 28 Feb 2023
Daniel Gardiner Director Aug 1991 13 Aug 2024
Vivien Ida Priestley Director Feb 1962 13 Aug 2024
Pauline Jane Gillingham Director Mar 1977 13 Aug 2024
Vivien Ida Priestley Secretary Not published 6 Nov 2024

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • St Albans Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617749) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
St Albans District 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 St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
St Albans District Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617749. You can verify it on the FCA register.