Lycetts Financial Services Limited

Reference number: 121418

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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
  • Lycetts
  • Martin-Redman Partners

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02057974
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 September 1986 (39 years old)
Registered office
Benefact House 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)
  • Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding (SIC 66290)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alastair Charles Herbert Foster Director Sep 1955 27 Nov 2013
John Schofield Director Jan 1964 6 Aug 2019
Benjamin Hugh Sear Director Mar 1975 1 Jan 2024
Ian James Barclay Director Jul 1969 10 Sep 2024
Richard Miles Skingle Director Sep 1970 17 Oct 2024
Rachael Jane Hall Secretary Not published 19 Aug 2013

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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.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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

Show the retired name
  • Arlington Financial

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Lycetts Financial Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Lycetts Financial Services Limited (FRN 121418) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Lycetts Financial Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Lycetts Financial Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Lycetts Financial Services a scam or clone?
Lycetts Financial Services 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 Lycetts Financial Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Lycetts Financial Services's FRN is 121418. You can verify it on the FCA register.