Portsmouth Water Limited

Reference number: 921632

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • Portsmouth Water Limited (FRN 921632) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Portsmouth Water, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02536455
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 August 1990 (35 years old)
Registered office
Brockhampton Springs, West Street, Havant, PO9 1LG, England
Nature of business
  • Water collection, treatment and supply (SIC 36000)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Colin Robert Taylor Director Jun 1961 1 Nov 2018
Christopher Deacon Director Dec 1947 1 May 2020
Christopher Loughlin Director Aug 1952 1 Apr 2021
John Christopher Milner Director Jun 1976 1 Oct 2021
Lara Dimitrova Stoimenova (Dr) Director Apr 1972 17 Jan 2022
Sharon Helen Darcy Director May 1967 16 Oct 2023
Hayley Elizabeth Hewson Secretary Not published 26 Sep 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 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 Portsmouth Water Limited FCA authorised?
Portsmouth Water Limited (FRN 921632) 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 Portsmouth Water?
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. Portsmouth Water Limited (FRN 921632) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Portsmouth Water, 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 Portsmouth Water?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Portsmouth Water's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Portsmouth Water a scam or clone?
Portsmouth Water 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 Portsmouth Water's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Portsmouth Water's FRN is 921632. You can verify it on the FCA register.