Ascent Performance Group Limited

Reference number: 631111

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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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Also trades as 4 other names
  • Ascent
  • Ascent Collections
  • Ascent Contact
  • Ascent Legal

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06742453
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 November 2008 (17 years old)
Registered office
One, St. Peters Square, Manchester, M2 3AF, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of collection agencies (SIC 82911)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Higgins Director Jan 1970 21 Jan 2009
Hayley Louise Owen Director Jun 1978 21 Mar 2023
Andrew John Kirk Director Mar 1981 30 Apr 2026
Paul Anthony Mason Director May 1970 30 Apr 2026
Andrew Beck Director Apr 1958 1 May 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.

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  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 5 trading names. 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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  • Debt Guard
  • Debt Guard Solicitors
  • Elliott Davies
  • Elliott Davies (sheriffs)
  • HL Interactive

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ascent Performance Group Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ascent Performance Group Limited (FRN 631111) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Ascent Performance Group?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ascent Performance Group to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Ascent Performance Group a scam or clone?
Ascent Performance Group 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 Ascent Performance Group's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ascent Performance Group's FRN is 631111. You can verify it on the FCA register.