University of Gloucestershire

Reference number: 1051434

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Introducer appointed representative

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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.
  • University of Gloucestershire (FRN 1051434) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not University of Gloucestershire.
  • Example: if University of Gloucestershire refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from University of Gloucestershire 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.

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Identity

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  • Verified website

    glos.ac.uk

  • Verified phone number

    01242 714161

  • Verified address

    Fullwood House, University Of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06023243
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
8 December 2006 (19 years old)
Registered office
Fullwood House University Of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH, England
Nature of business
  • First-degree level higher education (SIC 85421)
  • Post-graduate level higher education (SIC 85422)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicola Hermine De Iongh Director Oct 1970 16 May 2017
Ingrid Margaret Barker Director Feb 1959 1 Mar 2020
Steve Mark Gardiner Director Jan 1967 30 Jun 2020
Elonka Loreta Soros Director Nov 1964 11 Jan 2021
Julie Walkling Director Sep 1964 1 Aug 2021
Clare Kelly Marchant Director Aug 1972 18 Sep 2023
James Matthew Cooper Director May 1982 29 Nov 2023
Ruth Dooley Director Mar 1966 29 Nov 2023
Mark Lowrie Burch Director Dec 1955 1 Mar 2025
Rebecca Anne Louise Albrighton Director Sep 1982 13 May 2025
Tracey-Joy Harrison Director Jan 1963 16 May 2025
Bianca Maria Holland Director Dec 2003 1 Jul 2025
Freya Ellen Rowley Director Oct 2002 1 Jul 2025
Geoffrey Mark Layer (Prof) Director Oct 1955 15 Sep 2025
Adeela Shafi (Dr) Director Jul 1972 26 Jan 2026
David John Ashton (Dr) Director Oct 1967 8 May 2026
Adrian John Leonard Crompton Director Aug 1965 1 Jul 2026
Deborah Catharine Forster Director Jan 1966 1 Jul 2026
David Michael Oakhill Director Dec 1980 1 Jul 2026
Frances Camille Stallard Secretary Not published 16 May 2026

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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 University of Gloucestershire FCA authorised?
University of Gloucestershire (FRN 1051434) 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 University of Gloucestershire?
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. University of Gloucestershire (FRN 1051434) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not University of Gloucestershire. Example: if University of Gloucestershire refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for University of Gloucestershire's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is University of Gloucestershire a scam or clone?
University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
University of Gloucestershire's FRN is 1051434. You can verify it on the FCA register.