University of Southampton Students' Union

Reference number: 618869

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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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Also trades as
  • The Advice centre

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08034371
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
17 April 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
Building 42 University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ
Nature of business
  • Educational support services (SIC 85600)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Anderson (Prof) Director Jul 1964 27 Feb 2018
Bhupinder Siran Director Dec 1980 14 Nov 2021
Giordano Orsini Director Mar 1963 6 Dec 2024
Joshua Samuel James Christian Director Feb 2003 1 Sep 2025
Paul Davie Secretary Not published 1 May 2017

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 University of Southampton Students' Union FCA authorised?
Yes, University of Southampton Students' Union (FRN 618869) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with University of Southampton Students' Union?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how University of Southampton Students' Union handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about University of Southampton Students' Union to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is University of Southampton Students' Union a scam or clone?
University of Southampton Students' Union 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 University of Southampton Students' Union's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
University of Southampton Students' Union's FRN is 618869. You can verify it on the FCA register.