Solent Mind

Reference number: 1034451

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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.
  • Solent Mind (FRN 1034451) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Solent Mind.
  • Example: if Solent Mind refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Solent Mind 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
04004500
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
31 May 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
15 - 16 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XF
Nature of business
  • Other human health activities (SIC 86900)
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Elizabeth Ruth Poyner Director Jun 1973 23 Oct 2019
Abdul Haseeb Shakoor Director Nov 1984 29 Jan 2020
Denise Gillian Vine Director May 1962 26 May 2021
Helen Fuge Director Apr 1982 5 Oct 2022
Robert John Carter Director Jun 1956 24 Jul 2024
Richard James Bailey Director Sep 1979 25 Sep 2024
Claire Louise Lowe Director Jul 1969 25 Sep 2024
Kathryn Jane Shimmin Director Aug 1964 11 Dec 2024
Vanessa Hoong Sen Soh Director Dec 1978 11 Dec 2024
Karina Mary Hourd Director Sep 1973 11 Dec 2024
Alexander Kyriacos Diagoras Onoufriou Director May 1977 10 Dec 2025
Anita Sarah Kaur Somal Director Aug 1996 10 Dec 2025
Sally Jane Arscott Secretary Not published 13 Jun 2022

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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 Solent Mind FCA authorised?
Solent Mind (FRN 1034451) 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 Solent Mind?
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. Solent Mind (FRN 1034451) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Solent Mind. Example: if Solent Mind refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Solent Mind 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 Solent Mind?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for Solent Mind's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Solent Mind a scam or clone?
Solent Mind 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 Solent Mind's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Solent Mind's FRN is 1034451. You can verify it on the FCA register.