TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

Reference number: 617774

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02785039
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
29 January 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
29 Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3EQ
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Robert Lowes Director Jun 1956 30 Oct 2018
Geoffrey Russell Buck Director Nov 1949 25 Mar 2019
Julie Ann Kellet Director Nov 1966 27 Jun 2024
Christopher Ian Jewell Director Mar 1956 22 Jul 2024
Florence Elizabeth Barker Director Mar 1950 20 Nov 2025
Suzanne Julyan Secretary Not published 12 Apr 2023

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.

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.

  • Torbay Citizens Advice Bureau

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX FCA authorised?
Yes, TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX (FRN 617774) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX a scam or clone?
TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX 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 TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX's FRN is 617774. You can verify it on the FCA register.