West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617791

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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 West Berkshire

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05821486
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
18 May 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
2nd Floor Broadway House, 4-8 The Broadway Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1BA
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Arjunan Arul Director Jun 1977 21 May 2013
Philip Jeremy Cowhig Director May 1968 1 Jul 2014
Michael Anthony Fernandes Director May 1963 16 Aug 2016
Paul John Masters Director Jun 1965 29 Nov 2016
Sarah Slack Director Aug 1957 4 Jun 2019
Elizabeth O'Keefe Director Sep 1944 17 Sep 2019
Claire Michelle Rowles Director Mar 1969 27 Jul 2021
Julie Elizabeth Dann Director Jun 1968 19 Jan 2023
Andrew White Director Mar 1973 26 Nov 2024
Luis Miguel Iglesias Fernandez Director Jul 1961 26 Nov 2024
Iain David Cottingham Director Jun 1966 22 Jul 2025
Harry Charles Thomas James Director Jul 1951 11 May 2026
Arjunan Arul Secretary Not published 7 Jul 2015

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 West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617791) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617791. You can verify it on the FCA register.