Association of British Orchestras
Reference number: 584042
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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
Partners& Limited Reference number: 308261 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.
- Association of British Orchestras (FRN 584042) introduces customers to Partners& Limited (FRN 308261). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Association of British Orchestras.
- Example: if Association of British Orchestras refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Association of British Orchestras 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
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.
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West Wing, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom
Company details
From the company's Companies House record.
- Company name
- ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)
- Company number
- 01806863
- Company status
- Active
- Company type
- Private company limited by guarantee
- Incorporated
- 6 April 1984 (42 years old)
- Registered office
- 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
- Nature of business
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- Activities of business and employers membership organisations (SIC 94110)
Current directors and secretaries
| Name | Role | Born | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gallagher | Director | Feb 1970 | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Sophie Lewis | Director | Nov 1970 | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Helen Dunne | Director | Mar 1975 | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Lucy Ann Galliard | Director | Jan 1978 | 21 Nov 2023 |
| David Burke | Director | Sep 1974 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Dominic James Parker | Director | Mar 1976 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Emma Stenning | Director | Apr 1975 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Sarah Jane Bardwell | Director | Aug 1972 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| David Anthony Butcher | Director | May 1963 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Joanne Claire Towler | Director | Oct 1974 | 19 May 2026 |
| Benjamin David Lunn | Director | Oct 1990 | 19 May 2026 |
| Judith Olivia Webster | Secretary | Not published | 14 Nov 2022 |
Activities and protection
What they can do, and how you are protected
- Protection through the principal firmProtection works through Partners& 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 Association of British Orchestras FCA authorised?
Association of British Orchestras (FRN 584042) 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 Association of British Orchestras?
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. Association of British Orchestras (FRN 584042) introduces customers to Partners& Limited (FRN 308261). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Association of British Orchestras. Example: if Association of British Orchestras refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Association of British Orchestras 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 Association of British Orchestras?
Protection works through Partners& Limited, the principal firm responsible for Association of British Orchestras's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Association of British Orchestras a scam or clone?
Association of British Orchestras 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 Orchestras's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Association of British Orchestras's FRN is 584042. You can verify it on the FCA register.