Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Reference number: 916810

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

AGRIA PET INSURANCE LIMITED Reference number: 496160 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.
  • Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (FRN 916810) is an AR of AGRIA PET INSURANCE LIMITED (FRN 496160). When you use Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, 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.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When hearingdogs.org.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01844 348111 is
  • Who else gives the postcode HP27 9NS
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Agria Pet Insurance 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
01964878
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
26 November 1985 (40 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled (SIC 88100)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Sarah Elizabeth Heath Director Nov 1964 11 May 2021 None
Emily Martha Burness Director Nov 1988 11 May 2021 None
Heather Self Director Sep 1959 17 May 2022 None
Paul Richard Gillman Davis Director Mar 1975 17 May 2022 11 other companies
Stephen Anthony Leslie Marshall Director Sep 1978 16 Jul 2024 None
Thomas Werner Bruno Schultz Director Jan 1963 16 Jul 2024 1 other company
Stephanie Anne Marije Verschoor Director Jan 1975 18 Nov 2025 1 other company
Chris Brocklesby Director Jan 1966 18 Nov 2025 1 other company
Christopher Corbin Director Jun 1976 18 Nov 2025 None
Andrea Gordon Director Nov 1968 18 Nov 2025 None
Costas Skouras Director Dec 1962 18 Nov 2025 3 other companies
Mandip Singh Hayer Director Jul 1965 17 Aug 2026 2 other companies

Other companies run by these 12 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
19
closed down
2
still active
17

In the full report: all 19 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 12 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 77 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (2) All events (124)

2019

14 November 2019

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

1985

26 November 1985

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 124 events

  • All 124 events in its history (2 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 122
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  • 19 other companies its directors have run, named
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  • All 124 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hearing Dogs for Deaf People FCA authorised?
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (FRN 916810) 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 Hearing Dogs for Deaf People?
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. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (FRN 916810) is an AR of AGRIA PET INSURANCE LIMITED (FRN 496160). When you use Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, 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.
What is Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01844 348111 and the website hearingdogs.org.uk for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Hearing Dogs for Deaf People a scam or clone?
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 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 Hearing Dogs for Deaf People?
Protection works through Agria Pet Insurance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who runs Hearing Dogs for Deaf People?
Companies House lists 12 directors of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People: Sarah Elizabeth Heath, Emily Martha Burness, Heather Self, Paul Richard Gillman Davis, Stephen Anthony Leslie Marshall, Thomas Werner Bruno Schultz and 6 more.
How long has Hearing Dogs for Deaf People been in business?
The company was formed on 26 November 1985.

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