The Arbib Education Trust

Reference number: 961007

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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.
  • The Arbib Education Trust (FRN 961007) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Arbib Education Trust.
  • Example: if The Arbib Education Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Arbib Education 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
05358533
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
9 February 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Annabel Suva Nicoll Director Jul 1970 9 Feb 2005
Oona Mary Stannard (Dr) Director May 1954 1 Sep 2016
William Ian David Lazarus Director Jul 1953 1 Sep 2016
Rachel Jacoba Kruger Director Feb 1971 1 Jan 2021
Vicky Brightman Director Jun 1978 5 Sep 2022
Rosannah Dawood Director May 1979 1 Jan 2024
Victoria Edwards Director Nov 1982 19 Jul 2024
Christopher Ross Lake (Dr) Director Nov 1961 9 May 2025
Kevin Bhambra Director Jun 1993 2 Sep 2025
Adrian Jugdoyal Director Dec 1975 1 Jan 2026
Thomas Tabrah Secretary Not published 4 Oct 2024

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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 The Arbib Education Trust FCA authorised?
The Arbib Education Trust (FRN 961007) 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 The Arbib Education 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. The Arbib Education Trust (FRN 961007) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Arbib Education Trust. Example: if The Arbib Education Trust refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Arbib Education 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 The Arbib Education Trust?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for The Arbib Education Trust's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Arbib Education Trust a scam or clone?
The Arbib Education 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 The Arbib Education Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Arbib Education Trust's FRN is 961007. You can verify it on the FCA register.