British Mountaineering Council

Reference number: 313206

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02874177
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
22 November 1993 (32 years old)
Registered office
177-179 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2BB
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Trevor Nicholas Smith Director Dec 1948 7 Oct 2023
Andrew Say Director Aug 1952 23 Oct 2023
Paul Andrew Ratcliffe Director Nov 1973 8 Feb 2024
Dominic Michael Anthony Oughton Director Aug 1964 13 Jun 2024
Hanne Elisabeth Doherty Director Jul 1988 13 Jun 2024
Stephen Clark (Dr) Director Jun 1962 18 Sep 2024
Brent Robert Neil Diffin Director Oct 1991 4 Feb 2025
James Richard Thomas Director Feb 1983 1 Jun 2025
Terance Wai Chung Li Director Nov 1981 23 Sep 2025
Laura Rose Cartwright (Dr) Director Dec 1988 5 Dec 2025
Lisa Louise Barge Director Aug 1975 9 Mar 2026
Thomas Neil Nixon Secretary Not published 8 Feb 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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 British Mountaineering Council FCA authorised?
Yes, British Mountaineering Council (FRN 313206) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with British Mountaineering Council?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about British Mountaineering Council to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is British Mountaineering Council a scam or clone?
British Mountaineering Council 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 Mountaineering Council's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
British Mountaineering Council's FRN is 313206. You can verify it on the FCA register.