West View Advice & Resource Centre Ltd

Reference number: 618877

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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 name
WEST VIEW ADVICE & RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED
Company number
02994776
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
25 November 1994 (31 years old)
Registered office
West View Community Centre, Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9JQ
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Wise Director Mar 1954 23 Jun 1998
Christopher James Simmons Director Nov 1944 24 May 2011
Clare Clark Director May 1959 17 Mar 2020
Kay Tranter Director Dec 1963 17 Mar 2020
Victoria Wilson Director Dec 1977 25 Jul 2023
Gareth Wayne Hammond Director Mar 1979 25 Sep 2024
Penelope Thompson Director Jul 1971 23 Apr 2025
Paul Malcolm Thompson Director Jan 1978 27 May 2026
Valerie Ann Evens Secretary Not published 27 Nov 2007

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 View Advice & Resource Centre Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, West View Advice & Resource Centre Ltd (FRN 618877) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with West View Advice & Resource Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how West View Advice & Resource Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about West View Advice & Resource Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is West View Advice & Resource Centre a scam or clone?
West View Advice & Resource 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 West View Advice & Resource Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
West View Advice & Resource Centre's FRN is 618877. You can verify it on the FCA register.