HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE)

Reference number: 1044441

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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

Premium Credit Limited Reference number: 702718 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.
  • HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) (FRN 1044441) introduces customers to Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE).
  • Example: if HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) 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

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Also trades as
  • The Hawthorns School

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00949504
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
7 March 1969 (57 years old)
Registered office
Pendell Court, Bletchingley, Surrey, RH1 4QJ
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sarah Elizabeth Raja Director Sep 1983 1 Feb 2021
Christine Black-Nyaga Director Aug 1974 22 Jan 2025
David James Wilson Chalmers Director May 1959 22 Jan 2025
Mary Lavinia Whenman Director Mar 1969 22 Jan 2025
Susan Mary Gibbin Director Dec 1963 17 Feb 2026
Philip Ian Walker Secretary Not published 22 Apr 2024

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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 HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) FCA authorised?
HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) (FRN 1044441) 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 HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE)?
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. HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) (FRN 1044441) introduces customers to Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE). Example: if HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) 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 HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE)?
Protection works through Premium Credit Limited, the principal firm responsible for HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) a scam or clone?
HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE) 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 HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
HAWTHORNS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED (THE)'s FRN is 1044441. You can verify it on the FCA register.