i4me Limited

Reference number: 971687

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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 i4me.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0333 323 3881 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NR3 2RY
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Other names (1)

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

  • i4me Former 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.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • 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
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • 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
09777503
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 September 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office
295 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2RY, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David William Hughff Director Oct 1960 15 Sep 2015 18 other companies
Matthew Charles Durrant Director Oct 1985 1 Feb 2016 4 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 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
21
closed down
6
are FCA-registered
2

In the full report: all 21 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 3 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

I4me’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (12)

2026

1 January 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "i4me"

FCA register

2023

2 February 2023

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

1 February 2023

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • The Smith + Pinching Group Limited became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2015

15 September 2015

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 12 events

  • All 12 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 4
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Firms connected to i4me

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with i4me. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
4
share a director
2
share its postcode
4

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2), the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like i4me

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

In Norfolk

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In the Norwich (NR) postcode area

Brown & Co-Property and Business Consultants LLPNorwichAuthorisedActivate Ins LimitedAttleboroughAuthorisedAdvanced Rent LimitedNorwichAuthorisedClearpath Commercial LimitedNorwichAuthorised

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  • 21 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 12 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is i4me Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, i4me Limited (FRN 971687) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2023 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is i4me’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 323 3881 and the website i4me.co.uk for i4me. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is i4me a scam or clone?
i4me 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 i4me?
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 i4me to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns i4me?
i4me is owned by The Smith + Pinching Group Limited, which holds 50–75% of shares and 50–75% of votes, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs i4me?
Companies House lists 2 directors of i4me: David William Hughff and Matthew Charles Durrant.
How long has i4me been in business?
The company was formed on 15 September 2015, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2023.
Does i4me use any other names?
It has previously used the name i4me.

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