Diverse Academies Trust

Reference number: 1014022

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

SME HCI Limited Reference number: 626422 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Diverse Academies Trust (FRN 1014022) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Diverse Academies Trust.
  • Example: if Diverse Academies Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Diverse Academies Trust itself.
  • 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
07664012
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
9 June 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
Retford Education Centre, Old Hall Drive, Retford, DN22 7EA, England
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Richard Rolph Director Nov 1949 9 Jun 2011
Margaret Blore Director Oct 1943 19 Mar 2014
Ian Richard Storey Director May 1952 28 Sep 2018
David Roger Charles Schwarz Director May 1950 16 Oct 2019
Rudi Juris Vizma Director Jun 1996 31 Jan 2024
Jonathan Mark Robertson Director Jun 1965 9 Dec 2024
Ian Mark Hylan Director Mar 1960 23 Feb 2026
Andrew James Watson Hardie Director Feb 1983 23 Feb 2026
Andrew James Ball Director Mar 1960 1 Jun 2026
Jenni Harrison Hill Secretary Not published 2 Mar 2020

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through SME HCI 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 Diverse Academies Trust FCA authorised?
Diverse Academies Trust (FRN 1014022) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Diverse Academies Trust?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Diverse Academies Trust (FRN 1014022) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Diverse Academies Trust. Example: if Diverse Academies Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Diverse Academies Trust itself. 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 Diverse Academies Trust?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for Diverse Academies Trust's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Diverse Academies Trust a scam or clone?
Diverse Academies Trust 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 Diverse Academies Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Diverse Academies Trust's FRN is 1014022. You can verify it on the FCA register.