Find Out More About Dexter Bell

About Us

We’ve been helping people with money worries since 2002, making us one of the longest-established debt advice firms in the UK. We’re fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which means we follow strict rules designed to protect you. With our help and support thousands of our clients are now debt free. We pride ourselves on the personal service we provide. We provide Debt Management Plans and partner with handpicked IVA Providers to get you the best possible outcome.

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A Personal Approach

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Our Team

We are a small, dedicated team based in Manchester. What makes us different isn’t just our experience; it’s the way we work with you.

We understand the stress debt can bring. That’s why we take the time to listen, to explain, and to support you.

We take seriously our responsibility to provide ethical advice and are committed to ensuring that every single enquiry is handled in a professional and understanding way.

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Professional & Transparent

About Fauzia Stanyard

Strategy & Growth Director, Dexter Bell

Fauzia brings over 20 years of experience leading large-scale service and transformation programmes across some of the UK’s biggest brands including Three, Currys, and Arqiva.

She has built and led teams of thousands across telecoms, retail, logistics, and utilities, always with a focus on improving customer outcomes and driving sustainable growth.

At Dexter Bell, Fauzia is responsible for strategy, growth, and customer outcomes. Her role is to make sure every part of our journey: from first contact to lasting financial recovery is designed around the people we help.

She combines deep operational know-how with a personal commitment to making debt advice clearer, kinder, and more effective.

Before joining Dexter Bell, Fauzia held senior leadership roles where she delivered digital innovation, cultural change, and measurable improvements in customer satisfaction.

She has advised boards, worked on national infrastructure projects, and led crisis recovery during the pandemic.

Fauzia’s mission at Dexter Bell is simple: to make sure people in debt get the right advice at the right time, with no judgement and full transparency.

“I know how stressful money worries can feel. My role at Dexter Bell is to make sure our advice is clear, kind, and focused on what’s best for you.

After 25+ years leading teams across some of the UK’s biggest brands, I wanted use my experience and build a place where people can get honest, regulated debt help without judgement.”

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Here's How We Got Started

1950

The Begining

Our story begins in 1950, when John Doe founded our third-generation financial planning firm.

2004

Acquisition

Finovate has been acquired by NM Holdings, LP, a financial services distribution company, to drive future growth and support ongoing mergers and acquisitions plans.

2014

Partnership

Finovate has formed a partnership with Meks Capital Group, LLC, a financial services holding company, to drive continued growth through mergers and acquisitions.

2024

Expansion

Finovate has been acquired by Move Holdings, LP, a financial services distribution company, to fuel future growth and advance ongoing mergers and acquisitions strategies.

We Always Put Your Interests First

Driven by a relentless focus on “why,” we integrate our services to uncover, design, and deliver the most impactful outcomes for you. Instead of relying on predefined processes, we take a hands-on approach—collaborating closely with your teams to craft practical, end-to-end solutions tailored to your needs.