VP Collections Limited

Reference number: 967023

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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

247 Home Assist Limited Reference number: 935754 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.
  • VP Collections Limited (FRN 967023) is an AR of 247 Home Assist Limited (FRN 935754). When you use VP Collections's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from VP Collections, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09385625
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 January 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office
Parkhill Business Centre, Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6TG, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of collection agencies (SIC 82911)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Juned Ibrahim Patel Director Jan 1975 13 Jan 2015
Gina Dobson Director Oct 1963 16 Mar 2022
Edward Michael Dutton Director Oct 1969 16 Mar 2022
Martin John O'Neill Director Oct 1977 23 Jun 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 247 Home Assist 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 VP Collections Limited FCA authorised?
VP Collections Limited (FRN 967023) 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 VP Collections?
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. VP Collections Limited (FRN 967023) is an AR of 247 Home Assist Limited (FRN 935754). When you use VP Collections's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from VP Collections, 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 VP Collections?
Protection works through 247 Home Assist Limited, the principal firm responsible for VP Collections's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is VP Collections a scam or clone?
VP Collections 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 VP Collections's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
VP Collections's FRN is 967023. You can verify it on the FCA register.