North of England Estates Limited

Reference number: 952225

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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

Orchard Funding Limited Reference number: 725315 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.
  • North of England Estates Limited (FRN 952225) introduces customers to Orchard Funding Limited (FRN 725315). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not North of England Estates.
  • Example: if North of England Estates refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from North of England Estates 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01594 832583

  • Verified address

    Bells Hotel & the Royal Forest of Dean Golf Club, Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Bells Hotel & Country Club
  • Forest of Dean Golf Club

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Concerns on the company record

  • Companies House records this company in a voluntary arrangement.
  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
  • This company has insolvency history on record.
Company number
00287831
Company status
Voluntary-Arrangement
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 May 1934 (92 years old)
Registered office
The Stables Office Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club, Coatham Mundeville, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 3LU, England
Nature of business
  • Hotels and similar accommodation (SIC 55100)
  • Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Colin Fitzpatrick Director Jun 1955 12 Jun 2017
Daniel George Smith Director Feb 1983 22 Jan 2018
John Colin Fitzpatrick Secretary Not published 1 Oct 2005

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Orchard Funding 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 North of England Estates Limited FCA authorised?
North of England Estates Limited (FRN 952225) 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 North of England Estates?
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. North of England Estates Limited (FRN 952225) introduces customers to Orchard Funding Limited (FRN 725315). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not North of England Estates. Example: if North of England Estates refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from North of England Estates 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 North of England Estates?
Protection works through Orchard Funding Limited, the principal firm responsible for North of England Estates's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is North of England Estates a scam or clone?
North of England Estates 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 North of England Estates's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
North of England Estates's FRN is 952225. You can verify it on the FCA register.