Community First

Reference number: 311971

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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
01757334
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
29 September 1983 (42 years old)
Registered office
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Nature of business
  • Other accommodation (SIC 55900)
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Piers Farquhar Dibben Director Mar 1967 25 Jul 2007
Edward William Heard Director Sep 1968 12 Sep 2012
Steven Derek Boocock Director Dec 1959 7 Oct 2015
James Richard Moody Director Jun 1981 28 Nov 2016
Merope Sylvester Director Jun 1960 1 Jun 2021
Timothy Humphreys Director Mar 1960 6 Sep 2024
Michael Henry Brooks Director Feb 1966 6 Sep 2024
Fiona Slevin-Brown Director Apr 1969 15 Nov 2024
Catherine Phillips (Dr) Director Sep 1978 18 Jun 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • 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.

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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  • Village Hall Plus Group

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Community First FCA authorised?
Yes, Community First (FRN 311971) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Community First?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Community First to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Community First a scam or clone?
Community First 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 Community First's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Community First's FRN is 311971. You can verify it on the FCA register.