Reach South Academy Trust

Reference number: 1050005

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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.
  • Reach South Academy Trust (FRN 1050005) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Reach South Academy Trust.
  • Example: if Reach South Academy Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Reach South Academy 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10151730
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
27 April 2016 (10 years old)
Registered office
C/O Utc Plymouth Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL, England
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)
  • Technical and vocational secondary education (SIC 85320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Chris Gentle (Dr) Director Sep 1966 1 Oct 2016
Marcus Paul Ambrose Agius Director Jul 1946 30 Nov 2016
Penelope Mary Marland (Lady) Director Aug 1957 25 Jul 2017
Alan Newton Director Jan 1957 25 Jul 2017
Heather Ann Tomlinson Director Jun 1953 1 Feb 2021
Jairaj Vijay Thakkar Director Dec 1971 1 Jun 2022
Fary Mahamedi Cachelin (Prof) Director Aug 1966 12 Jun 2024
Benjamin Robert Story Director Feb 1969 26 Jun 2024
Heather Jane Mcstay Director Jul 1981 27 Mar 2025
Natalie Louise Broad Director Feb 1980 27 Mar 2025
Jeremiah Michael Collins Director Oct 1970 27 Mar 2025
Hester Alix Elinor Riviere Director Nov 1974 30 May 2025
Nicholas Brian Buckland Director Feb 1951 1 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 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 Reach South Academy Trust FCA authorised?
Reach South Academy Trust (FRN 1050005) 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 Reach South Academy 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. Reach South Academy Trust (FRN 1050005) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Reach South Academy Trust. Example: if Reach South Academy Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Reach South Academy 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 Reach South Academy Trust?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for Reach South Academy Trust's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Reach South Academy Trust a scam or clone?
Reach South Academy 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 Reach South Academy Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Reach South Academy Trust's FRN is 1050005. You can verify it on the FCA register.