FSCS in-default register

Forest of Dean Credit Union Limited

Declared in default17 May 2010FRN 213813

What this means for you

Because Forest of Dean Credit Union Limited has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Forest of Dean Credit Union Limited (FRN 213813) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 17 May 2010. The firm's product types were not specified in available records. Former customers of the credit union may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the specific entitlement levels depend on the nature of products held at the time of default.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.