BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE)

Reference number: 416923

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE) (FRN 416923) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(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
00444742
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
5 November 1947 (78 years old)
Registered office
The British Horse Society Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2XZ
Nature of business
  • Sports and recreation education (SIC 85510)
  • Other education not elsewhere classified (SIC 85590)
  • Other sports activities (SIC 93199)
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Caroline Alice Spelman (Dame) Director May 1958 30 Apr 2020
Sandra Lesley Harris Director Oct 1963 15 Jul 2020
Gillian Longhurst Director Jun 1952 11 Mar 2021
Karen Silcock Director May 1959 30 Jun 2021
Beverley Elizabeth Simms Director Sep 1965 1 Apr 2022
Nicola Suzanne Greenwood Director Feb 1974 29 Jun 2022
Gillian Mary Clark Director Jan 1970 30 Jun 2023
Samantha Claire Gregory Director Jul 1981 11 Jul 2024
Lucy Barbara Elizabeth Grieve Director Aug 1982 17 Jul 2025
Susan Griffin Director Oct 1959 17 Jul 2025
Sarah Spencer-Williams Director Mar 1966 17 Jul 2025
Philip Andrew Stennett Director Mar 1970 17 Jul 2025
Alexis Edward Secretary Not published 3 Sep 2024

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • The British Horse Society Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE) FCA authorised?
BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE) (FRN 416923) 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 BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(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. BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE) (FRN 416923) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(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 BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE)?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE) a scam or clone?
BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(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 BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY(THE)'s FRN is 416923. You can verify it on the FCA register.