Waterloo Action Centre

Reference number: 624790

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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.

Concerns on the company record

  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company number
01611872
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
5 February 1982 (44 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Howard William Simmons Director Apr 1950 31 Jan 2012
Robert Hayward Director May 1946 9 Apr 2013
George Austin Thomas Director Apr 1954 27 Oct 2021
John Patrick Deane Director Jun 1962 20 Oct 2022
John Patrick Deane Director Jun 1962 20 Oct 2022
Jennifer Beryl Stiles Director Mar 1943 Not published

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 Waterloo Action Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Waterloo Action Centre (FRN 624790) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Waterloo Action Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Waterloo Action Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Waterloo Action Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Waterloo Action Centre a scam or clone?
Waterloo Action 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 Waterloo Action Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Waterloo Action Centre's FRN is 624790. You can verify it on the FCA register.