Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau

Reference number: 617799

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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 Winchester District

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07799341
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
6 October 2011 (14 years old)
Registered office
City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ, England
Nature of business
  • Other information service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 63990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert Wilson Director Jun 1957 16 Oct 2018
Alison Sarah Martin Director Apr 1969 28 Jul 2025
Philip James Young Director Jan 1956 3 Oct 2025
Lesley Jane Rose Director Mar 1957 17 Oct 2025
Jane Elizabeth Stone Director Feb 1963 21 Oct 2025
Elizabeth Scoffin Director Apr 1985 6 May 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 Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau FCA authorised?
Yes, Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau (FRN 617799) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau a scam or clone?
Winchester District 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 Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau's FRN is 617799. You can verify it on the FCA register.