Building Lifeplans Limited

Reference number: 311894

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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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  • When blpinsurance.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7204 2424 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3M 4ST
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Other names (8)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • BLP Trading name
  • Occupational Pensions Defence Union Trading name
  • OPDU Trading name
  • Thomas Miller Discretionary Mutual Management Trading name
  • Thomas Miller Legal Trading name
  • Thomas Miller Professions Trading name
  • Thomas Miller Specialty Construction Trading name
  • TMSC Trading name

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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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
03871048
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 October 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
John Richard Picton Director Sep 1972 29 May 2014 4 other companies
Redvers Paul Cunningham Director Sep 1968 28 Jul 2022 17 other companies
Hugh Harrison Titcomb Director Dec 1959 30 Sep 2022 11 other companies
Rajiv Anil Akash Harnal Director Aug 1961 20 Dec 2022 15 other companies
Ahmed Salim Director Mar 1965 20 Dec 2022 13 other companies
Kieran Patrick Halpenny Secretary Not published 31 Dec 2009 –

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
36
closed down
12
are FCA-registered
8

In the full report: all 36 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 8 on the FCA register
  • The 16 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 29 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Building Lifeplans’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (70)

2024

31 December 2024

  • Thomas Miller (UK) Holdings Company Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

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

FCA register

1999

29 October 1999

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 70 events

  • All 70 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 55
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Firms connected to Building Lifeplans

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

connected firms
7
share a director
7
share its postcode
6

In the full report: all 7 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (7), the same postcode (6)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 1 past link through former directors
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  • 36 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 70 events in its history
  • 7 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Building Lifeplans Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Building Lifeplans Limited (FRN 311894) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Building Lifeplans’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7204 2424 and the website blpinsurance.com for Building Lifeplans. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Building Lifeplans a scam or clone?
Building Lifeplans 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 Building Lifeplans?
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 Building Lifeplans to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Building Lifeplans?
Building Lifeplans is owned by Thomas Miller (UK) Holdings Company Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 31 December 2024.
Who runs Building Lifeplans?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Building Lifeplans: John Richard Picton, Redvers Paul Cunningham, Hugh Harrison Titcomb, Rajiv Anil Akash Harnal and Ahmed Salim.
How long has Building Lifeplans been in business?
The company was formed on 29 October 1999, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Building Lifeplans use any other names?
It trades as BLP, Occupational Pensions Defence Union, OPDU, Thomas Miller Discretionary Mutual Management and Thomas Miller Legal, and 3 more names.

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