Pendle Education Trust

Reference number: 978088

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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

SME HCI Limited Reference number: 626422 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.
  • Pendle Education Trust (FRN 978088) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Pendle Education Trust.
  • Example: if Pendle Education Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Pendle Education Trust 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.

Also trades as 5 other names
  • Castercliff Primary Academy
  • Casterton Primary Academy
  • Colne Primet Academy
  • Pendle Primary Academy
  • West Craven High School

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08263591
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
22 October 2012 (13 years old)
Registered office
Nelson And Colne College, Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert Michael Pheasey Director Jun 1967 22 Oct 2012
Dean Edwin Langton Director Jun 1969 25 Oct 2016
David John Franklin Director Mar 1948 30 Jan 2017
Alison Chambers (Dr) Director Feb 1964 9 Feb 2023
Simon Dixon Director Mar 1975 19 Sep 2023
Fionnuala Swann Director Aug 1972 5 Nov 2024
Jonathan Devereux Director Oct 1976 5 Nov 2024
Zoe Thompson Director May 1989 22 Jan 2026
Neil Moore Director Dec 1977 16 Mar 2026
Sarah Ann White Director Sep 1980 27 Apr 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through SME HCI 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 Pendle Education Trust FCA authorised?
Pendle Education Trust (FRN 978088) 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 Pendle Education Trust?
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. Pendle Education Trust (FRN 978088) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Pendle Education Trust. Example: if Pendle Education Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Pendle Education Trust 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 Pendle Education Trust?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for Pendle Education Trust's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Pendle Education Trust a scam or clone?
Pendle Education Trust 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 Pendle Education Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Pendle Education Trust's FRN is 978088. You can verify it on the FCA register.