UCLU

Reference number: 791850

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Also trades as
  • Students' Union UCL

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07635628
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
16 May 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Educational support services (SIC 85600)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Anastasija Boikova Director Jun 2003 16 Jul 2024
Lang Lan Director Oct 1999 16 Jul 2024
Eda Yildirimkaya Director Feb 2002 16 Jul 2024
Catherine Gabela Director Jan 1974 1 Jul 2025
Anam Eijaz Ahmed Choudhary Director Jun 2003 16 Jul 2025
Sarah Jilani Director May 2004 16 Jul 2025
Rawleka Wilson Director Sep 2003 16 Jul 2025
Hana Mougharbel Director Dec 2003 16 Jul 2025
Rohan Ahmad Director Aug 2005 1 Nov 2025
Adam Hector Cleary Director Nov 2005 13 Nov 2025
Clare Foyle Director Jun 1980 5 Mar 2026
Wing Hong Simon To Secretary Not published 1 Feb 2020

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Debt-counselling

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • UCL

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is UCLU FCA authorised?
Yes, UCLU (FRN 791850) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with UCLU?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how UCLU handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about UCLU to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is UCLU a scam or clone?
UCLU 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 UCLU's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
UCLU's FRN is 791850. You can verify it on the FCA register.