OPD HITCHIN LIMITED

Reference number: 1014637

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Financing First Limited Reference number: 720098 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • OPD HITCHIN LIMITED (FRN 1014637) is an AR of Financing First Limited (FRN 720098). When you use OPD HITCHIN's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from OPD HITCHIN, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

Also trades as
  • Old Park Dental Surgery

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15019036
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 July 2023 (3 years old)
Registered office
72 Old Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JT, England
Nature of business
  • Dental practice activities (SIC 86230)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Harpreet Chal (Dr) Director Aug 1982 21 Jul 2023
Samantha Michele Stone Director Feb 1992 19 Nov 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Financing First 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 OPD HITCHIN LIMITED FCA authorised?
OPD HITCHIN LIMITED (FRN 1014637) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for OPD HITCHIN?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. OPD HITCHIN LIMITED (FRN 1014637) is an AR of Financing First Limited (FRN 720098). When you use OPD HITCHIN's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from OPD HITCHIN, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 OPD HITCHIN?
Protection works through Financing First Limited, the principal firm responsible for OPD HITCHIN's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is OPD HITCHIN a scam or clone?
OPD HITCHIN 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 OPD HITCHIN's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
OPD HITCHIN's FRN is 1014637. You can verify it on the FCA register.