Mercia Regional Ventures Limited

Reference number: 183363

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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
  • Mercia Private Equity
  • Mercia Ventures

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03249066
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 September 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
Preston Technology Management, Centre Marsh Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8UQ
Nature of business
  • Activities of venture and development capital companies (SIC 64303)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Martin James Glanfield Director Jan 1959 9 Mar 2016
Mark Andrew Payton Director Apr 1967 9 Mar 2016
Julian George Viggars Director Jan 1968 9 May 2017
William Arthur Clark Director Mar 1968 10 Nov 2020
James Francis Sly Director Jan 1992 18 May 2026
Sarah-Louise Anne Williams Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2020

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 · Run or oversee funds 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.
  • 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
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Administration
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing an unauthorised AIF

Limits on what they may do

  • Venture Capital Business Only
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than Venture Capital business.
One supervisory condition set by the FCA

These are conditions the FCA places on the firm itself, covering things like capital it must hold and what it must report. They do not change what the firm may do for you.

  • Small Authorised UK AIFM (Sub-Threshold)
    The total value of assets under management by the firm must not exceed the relevant threshold as set out in Article 3(2) of AIFMD (as determined under Chapter II, section I of the AIFMD level 2 regulation). In the event that the relevant threshold is breached, the firm must submit an application for authorisation as a Full-scope UK AIFM to the FCA

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 4 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Enterprise Regional Ventures Limited
  • Enterprise Ventures Limited
  • Lancashire Enterprise Plc
  • Lancashire Regional Ventures Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercia Regional Ventures Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Mercia Regional Ventures Limited (FRN 183363) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Mercia Regional Ventures?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Mercia Regional Ventures to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Mercia Regional Ventures a scam or clone?
Mercia Regional Ventures 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 Mercia Regional Ventures's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Mercia Regional Ventures's FRN is 183363. You can verify it on the FCA register.