Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) Limited

Reference number: 1020608

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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

Premium Credit Limited Reference number: 702718 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.
  • Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) Limited (FRN 1020608) is an AR of Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). When you use Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep), 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    020 7485 4673

  • Verified address

    The Estate Office, New Road, Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4AH, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11855814
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 March 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
C/O Clyde & Co Llp, St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Frederick Robin Knipe Director Oct 1968 1 Mar 2019
Jonathan Arthur Duncan Ritchie Director Jun 1984 3 Jan 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Premium Credit 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 Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) Limited FCA authorised?
Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) Limited (FRN 1020608) 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 Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)?
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. Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) Limited (FRN 1020608) is an AR of Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). When you use Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep), 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 Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)?
Protection works through Premium Credit Limited, the principal firm responsible for Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) a scam or clone?
Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep) 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 Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Chatsworth Schools (Village Prep)'s FRN is 1020608. You can verify it on the FCA register.