Advice UK

Reference number: 313261

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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 number
02023982
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
29 May 1986 (40 years old)
Registered office
83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Baljit Badesha Director Sep 1965 26 Jul 2007
Anthony Quinn Director Oct 1963 15 Jul 2021
Jawanza Ruhani Ipyana Director May 1988 15 Jul 2021
Victoria Ann Greenwood Director Sep 1986 25 Nov 2021
Christopher White Director Jan 1986 20 Jul 2023
Nathaniel Terver Sombu Director Nov 1968 20 Jul 2023
Matthew Stewart Dronfield Director Nov 1989 4 Apr 2025
Lisa Clark Director Oct 1977 4 Apr 2025
Naomi Jessop Director Aug 1981 27 Nov 2025
Atif Hafeez Director Jan 1977 29 Jan 2026
Fiona Endersby Director Feb 1964 21 May 2026
Liz Bayram Secretary Not published 26 Sep 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Fiac Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Ias

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Advice UK FCA authorised?
Yes, Advice UK (FRN 313261) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Advice UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Advice UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Advice UK a scam or clone?
Advice UK 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 Advice UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Advice UK's FRN is 313261. You can verify it on the FCA register.