Britannic Energy Trading Limited

Reference number: 184256

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When bp.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 07827 257248 is, and the 2 other firms that give it
  • Who else gives the postcode E14 5HZ
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01378710
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 July 1978 (48 years old)
Registered office
Chertsey Road, Sunbury On Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7BP
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Elaine Patricia Skinner-Reid Director Mar 1975 1 Jul 2023 21 other companies
Ben Ralph Wilkin Director Nov 1979 26 Nov 2024 3 other companies
Deirdre Ceannt Director Aug 1979 5 Sep 2025 1 other company
Trine Lise Juliussen Director May 1981 13 Feb 2026 19 other companies
William John Bolton Director Sep 1971 1 Oct 2026 1 other company
SUNBURY SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 1 Jul 2010 –
BP SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 11 Feb 2026 –

Other companies run by these 5 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
24
still active
24
are FCA-registered
2

In the full report: all 24 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 on the FCA register
  • The 17 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 42 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Britannic Energy Trading’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (95)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Bp International Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register · Companies House

1997

17 June 1997

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1996

31 July 1996

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 3 new directors took over

Companies House

1995

31 January 1995

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

1978

14 July 1978

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 95 events

  • All 95 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 84
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Firms connected to Britannic Energy Trading

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Britannic Energy Trading. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
4
share a director
2
share its phone number
2

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2), the same phone number (2), the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 24 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 95 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Britannic Energy Trading Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Britannic Energy Trading Limited (FRN 184256) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Britannic Energy Trading’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07827 257248 and the website bp.com/en/global/bp-supply-trading-and-shipping.html for Britannic Energy Trading. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by 2 other FCA firms.
Is Britannic Energy Trading a scam or clone?
Britannic Energy Trading is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Britannic Energy Trading?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Britannic Energy Trading to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Britannic Energy Trading?
Britannic Energy Trading is owned by Bp International Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Britannic Energy Trading?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Britannic Energy Trading: Elaine Patricia Skinner-Reid, Ben Ralph Wilkin, Deirdre Ceannt, Trine Lise Juliussen and William John Bolton.
How long has Britannic Energy Trading been in business?
The company was formed on 14 July 1978, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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