Openwork Limited

Reference number: 408285

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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
  • Owl Financial
  • The Openwork Partnership

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04399725
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 March 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
Auckland House, Lydiard Fields, Swindon, SN5 8UB, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Duncan Crocker Director May 1958 20 Jan 2021
Philip Luard Howell Director Nov 1955 20 Jan 2021
Thomas Mark Stephen Director Jun 1957 22 Feb 2023
Rosanne Mary Murison Director Mar 1960 22 Feb 2023
Sara Philippa Bennison Director Sep 1967 19 Dec 2023
Jennifer Elizabeth Mathias Director Jul 1974 16 Apr 2025
Robin Matthew Barker Director Aug 1972 20 Oct 2025
Erica Mandryko Secretary Not published 11 Apr 2026

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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Indirect Solutions Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Openwork Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Openwork Limited (FRN 408285) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Openwork?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Openwork to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Openwork a scam or clone?
Openwork 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 Openwork's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Openwork's FRN is 408285. You can verify it on the FCA register.