Watford Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617787

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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
  • Citizens Advice Watford

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05453262
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
16 May 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
Watford Advice Centre, St Marys Churchyard, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BE
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Laurence Julian Blake Director Nov 1963 27 Jan 2019
Leena Nagrecha Director Dec 1955 28 Jan 2020
Richard Andrew Boulton Director Dec 1966 6 Apr 2021
Jennifer Pattinson (Councillor) Director Jun 1975 10 Aug 2022
Kennedy Bosco Rodrigues Director Jul 1965 10 Aug 2022
Keith David Holmes Director Jul 1954 24 Aug 2023
Suzannah Claire Trivedi Director May 1973 16 Nov 2023
Christopher Stanley Constant Director Mar 1991 9 Aug 2024
Frank Leslie George Neale Director Aug 1950 4 Feb 2025
Berkiye Ozturk Director Jul 1986 6 May 2025
Kirstie Caneparo Director Jun 1969 6 May 2025
Christopher Stanley Constant Secretary Not published 1 Jun 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.)

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 Watford Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Watford Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617787) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Watford Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Watford Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Watford Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Watford Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Watford 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 Watford Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Watford Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617787. You can verify it on the FCA register.