The Abbey School, Reading

Reference number: 1017864

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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

Premium Credit Limited Reference number: 702718 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.
  • The Abbey School, Reading (FRN 1017864) is an AR of Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). When you use The Abbey School, Reading's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from The Abbey School, Reading, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    0118 987 2256

  • Verified address

    The Abbey School, 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 5DZ, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00133676
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
31 January 1914 (112 years old)
Registered office
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DZ
Nature of business
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Mark Dimmick Director Jan 1952 7 Dec 2009
Elizabeth Ann Harrison Director May 1949 23 Mar 2015
Colin Geoffrey Singer Director May 1955 3 Dec 2018
Elisabeth West Director Oct 1961 3 Dec 2018
Julie Irene Butler Director Mar 1958 18 Mar 2019
Robyn Lucy Field Director Dec 1984 29 Jun 2020
Harriet Kemp (Dr) Director Jun 1983 22 Mar 2021
Andrew Peach Director Apr 1973 22 Mar 2021
Joanna Kumari Jolly Director Nov 1969 11 Jul 2022
Richard Brown Director Mar 1971 23 Sep 2024
Hector Maclennan Director Oct 1979 23 Sep 2024
Nicholas Charles Burrows Director Jul 1958 23 Sep 2024
Adam Douglas Jacobs Director Sep 1975 2 Dec 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 Premium Credit 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 The Abbey School, Reading FCA authorised?
The Abbey School, Reading (FRN 1017864) 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 The Abbey School, Reading?
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. The Abbey School, Reading (FRN 1017864) is an AR of Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). When you use The Abbey School, Reading's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from The Abbey School, Reading, 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 The Abbey School, Reading?
Protection works through Premium Credit Limited, the principal firm responsible for The Abbey School, Reading's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Abbey School, Reading a scam or clone?
The Abbey School, Reading 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 The Abbey School, Reading's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Abbey School, Reading's FRN is 1017864. You can verify it on the FCA register.