Gradus Limited

Reference number: 990629

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

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.
  • Gradus Limited (FRN 990629) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Gradus.
  • Example: if Gradus refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Gradus 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.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    01625 428922

  • Address

    Chapel Mill, Park Green, Macclesfield, SK11 7LZ, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 01625 428922 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SK11 7LZ
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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 Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
02152465
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 August 1987 (39 years old)
Registered office
3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2DT
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of other plastic products (SIC 22290)
  • Manufacture of other fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified (SIC 25990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Philippe Dominique Marie Puech Director Jan 1974 30 Oct 2015 9 other companies
Pierre Marc Lienhard Director Aug 1967 30 Oct 2015 9 other companies
Edouard Jean Michel Phelippeau Director Apr 1967 30 Oct 2015 9 other companies
Rheinallt Wyn Griffith Director Dec 1971 29 Apr 2024 3 other companies
Gianfranco Apicella Director Aug 1971 27 Jan 2026 2 other companies
Rheinallt Griffith Secretary Not published 29 Apr 2024 –

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
11
closed down
9
run together
10

In the full report: all 11 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 10 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 23 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (5) All events (40)

2023

25 January 2023

  • Became an introducer appointed representative

FCA register

2017

30 November 2017

  • Gradus Group Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Gradus Group Limited gave up control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Gradus Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1987

3 August 1987

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 40 events

  • All 40 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 35
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  • 11 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 40 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Gradus Limited FCA authorised?
Gradus Limited (FRN 990629) 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 Gradus?
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. Gradus Limited (FRN 990629) introduces customers to SME HCI Limited (FRN 626422). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Gradus. Example: if Gradus refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Gradus 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.
What is Gradus’ phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01625 428922 for Gradus. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Gradus a scam or clone?
Gradus 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 Gradus?
Protection works through SME HCI Limited, the principal firm responsible for Gradus's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Gradus?
Gradus is owned by Gradus Group Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 30 November 2017. Before that, it was controlled by Gradus Group Limited.
Who runs Gradus?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Gradus: Philippe Dominique Marie Puech, Pierre Marc Lienhard, Edouard Jean Michel Phelippeau, Rheinallt Wyn Griffith and Gianfranco Apicella.
How long has Gradus been in business?
The company was formed on 3 August 1987.

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