St Francis College Limited

Reference number: 1000409

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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

Orchard Funding Limited Reference number: 725315 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.
  • St Francis College Limited (FRN 1000409) introduces customers to Orchard Funding Limited (FRN 725315). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not St Francis College.
  • Example: if St Francis College refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from St Francis College 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.

Concerns on the company record

  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
Company number
13939274
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 February 2022 (4 years old)
Registered office
Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, HA7 3HD, England
Nature of business
  • Pre-primary education (SIC 85100)
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Amit Kumar Mehta Director May 1971 24 Feb 2022
Hemal Lukha Director Mar 1979 28 Feb 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 Orchard Funding 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 St Francis College Limited FCA authorised?
St Francis College Limited (FRN 1000409) 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 St Francis College?
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. St Francis College Limited (FRN 1000409) introduces customers to Orchard Funding Limited (FRN 725315). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not St Francis College. Example: if St Francis College refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from St Francis College 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 St Francis College?
Protection works through Orchard Funding Limited, the principal firm responsible for St Francis College's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is St Francis College a scam or clone?
St Francis College 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 St Francis College's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
St Francis College's FRN is 1000409. You can verify it on the FCA register.