Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 21 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 1961

Website, phone number and address

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Website

lycetts.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0191 232 1151
Address

Lycetts, Bank House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6QF, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When lycetts.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0191 232 1151 is, and the 2 other firms that give it
Who else gives the postcode NE1 6QF

Other names (15)

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

Bank House Underwriting Services Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Cliverton Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Farmers & Mercantile Trading name: A name it trades under now.
G D Anderson & Co. Trading name: A name it trades under now.
K9-walkers Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Lycetts Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Lycetts Insurance Brokers Trading name: A name it trades under now.
RMI Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Robertson-McIsaac Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Algarve Insurance Brokers Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Algarve Underwriting Agencies Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Arbcover Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Basic Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
LYCETTS BROKER SERVICES Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Lycetts Hamilton Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
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.
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
Debt Administration
Debt-collecting
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: 00706042 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 19 October 1961 (65 years old)
Registered office: Benefact House 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom
Nature of business: Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
William Alexander Barne	Director	Feb 1967	1 May 2007	2 other companies
Colin David Sadler	Director	Oct 1967	22 Nov 2013	3 other companies
David Robert Moore	Director	Feb 1966	7 Apr 2020	38 other companies
Ian St John Martin	Director	May 1964	21 Aug 2023	12 other companies
Ian James Barclay	Director	Jul 1969	1 Sep 2024	3 other companies
Richard Miles Skingle	Director	Sep 1970	17 Oct 2024	17 other companies
Rachael Jane Hall	Secretary	Not published	19 Aug 2013	–

Other companies run by these 6 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: 68
closed down: 28
are FCA-registered: 23

In the full report: all 68 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 23 on the FCA register, including 2 no longer authorised
The 4 companies these 6 directors run together
All 31 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (77)

2016

6 April 2016

Lycetts Holdings Limited 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

1961

19 October 1961

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 77 events

All 77 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 48

Firms connected to Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass

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

connected firms: 12
share a director: 12
share its phone number: 1

In the full report: all 12 connected firms, named

How each is linked: shared directors (12), the same phone number (1), the same postcode (1)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates

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68 other companies its directors have run, named
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12 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass Limited (FRN 310623) 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 Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0191 232 1151 and the website lycetts.co.uk for Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass. 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 Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass a scam or clone?

Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass 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 Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass?

It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass?

Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass is owned by Lycetts Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass?

Companies House lists 6 directors of Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass: William Alexander Barne, Colin David Sadler, David Robert Moore, Ian St John Martin, Ian James Barclay and Richard Miles Skingle.

How long has Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass been in business?

The company was formed on 19 October 1961, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.

Does Lycett, Browne-Swinburne & Douglass use any other names?

It trades as Bank House Underwriting Services, Cliverton, Farmers & Mercantile, G D Anderson & Co. and K9-walkers, and 4 more names. It has previously used 6 other names, including Algarve Insurance Brokers, Algarve Underwriting Agencies and Arbcover.