Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians

Reference number: 313238

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 4 other names
  • FODO Ireland
  • FODO - The Association for Eye Care Providers
  • National Community Hearing Association
  • The Association for Primary Care Audiology Providers

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00368950
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
26 August 1941 (84 years old)
Registered office
44 Southampton Buildings, London, Greater London, WC2A 1AP, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of business and employers membership organisations (SIC 94110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stuart Alan Tinger Director May 1947 8 Nov 2011
Glenn Andrew Tomison Director Apr 1958 4 Feb 2013
Stephen James Hannan (Dr) Director Oct 1979 15 May 2015
Sarah Elizabeth Joyce Director Aug 1983 6 Feb 2018
Harjit Sandhu Director Jan 1981 14 May 2019
Daniel Mcghee Director Mar 1986 1 Nov 2019
Claire Louise Slade Director Jan 1974 20 Sep 2021
Hayley Joanne Holford Director Aug 1986 11 Oct 2021
Peter Jeremy Ormerod Director Apr 1965 10 May 2023
Garvan Mulligan Director Aug 1966 10 May 2023
Faye Breckons Director Mar 1976 22 Jul 2024
Janine Elizabeth Vali Director Apr 1981 7 May 2025
Sarah Jane Gilbert Director Jan 1975 29 Oct 2025
Michael Barry Guthrie Director Apr 1982 20 Mar 2026
Grant Michael Duncan Director Jul 1969 6 May 2026
David Deryck Hewlett Secretary Not published 3 May 2005

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.
  • 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians
  • Federation of Opthalmic and Dispensing Opticians

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • FODO
  • National Community Hearing Association, FODO Ireland realnd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians FCA authorised?
Yes, Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (FRN 313238) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians a scam or clone?
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians 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 Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians's FRN is 313238. You can verify it on the FCA register.