Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) Ltd

Reference number: 413841

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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

Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd Reference number: 820727 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.
  • Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) Ltd (FRN 413841) is an AR of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd (FRN 820727). When you use Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea), 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
  • Retreat Caravan Park

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
RETREAT ESTATES BURNHAM-ON-SEA LIMITED(THE)
Company number
00446585
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 December 1947 (78 years old)
Registered office
Park Office Retreat Caravan Park, Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2ES
Nature of business
  • Other holiday and other collective accommodation (SIC 55209)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sarah Jane Miles Director Dec 1969 1 Nov 2017
Roger Benjamin William Jackson Director Apr 1948 Not published
Rosemary Ann Jackson Director Feb 1947 Not published
Rosemary Ann Jackson Secretary Not published Not published

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, 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 Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) Ltd FCA authorised?
Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) Ltd (FRN 413841) 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 Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)?
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. Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) Ltd (FRN 413841) is an AR of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd (FRN 820727). When you use Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea), 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 Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)?
Protection works through Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) a scam or clone?
Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea) 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 Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Retreat Estates (Burnham On Sea)'s FRN is 413841. You can verify it on the FCA register.