The Veterinary Defence Society Limited

Reference number: 202598

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • VDS Insurance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02159441
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
31 August 1987 (38 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Coates Director Sep 1951 31 Jul 2019
Raman Sankaran Director Feb 1970 2 Sep 2019
Andrew Richard John Davies Director Jul 1962 8 Sep 2020
Gudrun Nathania Ravetz Director Dec 1977 1 Oct 2020
Mary Ann Stewart Director May 1964 30 Nov 2022
Elizabeth Jane Thorne Director Aug 1972 24 May 2023
David Brown Director Mar 1962 24 May 2023
Heather Louise Jackson Director Aug 1965 1 Nov 2024
Peter Doyle Director Oct 1971 8 Jan 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • VDS Mutual

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Veterinary Defence Society Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Veterinary Defence Society Limited (FRN 202598) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Veterinary Defence Society?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about The Veterinary Defence Society to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Veterinary Defence Society a scam or clone?
The Veterinary Defence Society 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 Veterinary Defence Society's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Veterinary Defence Society's FRN is 202598. You can verify it on the FCA register.