Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration)

Reference number: 713014

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Authorisation being cancelled

This firm has asked the FCA to cancel its authorisation. It is still in force until the FCA processes the application, so existing business keeps its protection, but its regulated work is winding down.

Identity

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Also trades as
  • deafPLUS
  • visionPLUS

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03680467
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
8 December 1998 (27 years old)
Registered office
Deafplus London, Key Close, Whitechapel, London, E1 4HG
Nature of business
  • Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled (SIC 88100)
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alan Murray Mbe Director Jan 1951 5 Dec 2018
Geraldine Anne O'Halloran Director Jul 1952 3 Mar 2021
Rachel Vann Director Feb 1977 5 Jun 2024
Reg Cobb Secretary Not published 10 Mar 2026

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

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 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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  • Deaf Access

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration) FCA authorised?
Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration) (FRN 713014) is on the FCA register, but its authorisation is changing (authorisation being cancelled). Check the register before dealing with it.
Is my money safe with Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration)?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration) a scam or clone?
Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration) 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 Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Breakthrough (Deaf-Hearing Integration)'s FRN is 713014. You can verify it on the FCA register.