Academy Transformation Trust

Reference number: 961829

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

SME HCI Limited Reference number: 626422 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Academy Transformation Trust (FRN 961829) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Academy Transformation Trust.
  • Example: if Academy Transformation Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Academy Transformation Trust itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07846852
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
14 November 2011 (14 years old)
Registered office
Emmanuel Court, Reddicroft, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AZ, England
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)
  • Other education not elsewhere classified (SIC 85590)
  • Educational support services (SIC 85600)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Patricia Mary Beanland Director Jan 1947 22 Nov 2016
Alistair Stuart Milne Director Aug 1963 19 Aug 2019
Mark Gill Director Sep 1978 6 Jan 2022
Gavin Mark Hawkins Director May 1971 25 Sep 2023
Geoffrey Alan Stokes Director Jul 1961 9 Jan 2024
Stephen James Cooke Director Jun 1985 23 Apr 2025
Richard Tutt Director Apr 1970 7 May 2026
Steven Dewing Director Mar 1985 12 Jun 2026
Emily Jane Elliott Secretary Not published 13 Apr 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 Academy Transformation Trust FCA authorised?
Academy Transformation Trust (FRN 961829) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Academy Transformation Trust?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Academy Transformation Trust (FRN 961829) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Academy Transformation Trust. Example: if Academy Transformation Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Academy Transformation Trust itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Academy Transformation Trust?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for Academy Transformation Trust's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Academy Transformation Trust a scam or clone?
Academy Transformation Trust 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 Academy Transformation Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Academy Transformation Trust's FRN is 961829. You can verify it on the FCA register.