Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)

Reference number: 425484

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Verlingue Limited Reference number: 306088 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The) (FRN 425484) is an AR of Verlingue Limited (FRN 306088). When you use Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02012484
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
21 April 1986 (40 years old)
Registered office
Unit 2 Court Lodges Godmersham Park, Godmersham, Canterbury, CT4 7DT, England
Nature of business
  • Technical and vocational secondary education (SIC 85320)
  • Activities of professional membership organisations (SIC 94120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Brenda Alexis Rennie Director Aug 1964 2 Sep 2022
Kimberley O'Donnell Director Oct 1975 5 Nov 2024
Gillian Twyning Director Oct 1973 5 Nov 2024
Sarah Jane Gilbert Director Jan 1975 5 Nov 2024
Deborah Ann Bill Director Sep 1970 5 Nov 2024
Dylan Russell Director Jan 1994 5 Nov 2024
Davinia Hadley Director Jun 1986 6 Nov 2025
Alistair James Bridge Secretary Not published 1 Jan 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Verlingue 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Association of British Dispensing Opticians
  • The Association of British Dispensing Opticians

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The) FCA authorised?
Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The) (FRN 425484) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The) (FRN 425484) is an AR of Verlingue Limited (FRN 306088). When you use Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)?
Protection works through Verlingue Limited, the principal firm responsible for Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The) a scam or clone?
Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The) 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 Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Association of British Dispensing Opticians(The)'s FRN is 425484. You can verify it on the FCA register.