Merchant Taylors' School

Reference number: 734402

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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 mtsn.org.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01923 845519 is
  • Who else gives the postcode HA6 2HT
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
Show FCA detail (1 permission)
  • Credit Broking

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
30 July 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2HT
Nature of business
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Jane Katherine Mary Redman Director Aug 1957 15 Oct 2015 1 other company
Guy Beetham Maurice Henry Du Parc Braham Director May 1966 1 Sep 2017 2 other companies
James Douglas Robert Twining Director Dec 1972 1 Oct 2018 28 other companies
Lucinda Emily Orr Director Oct 1982 1 Sep 2020 1 other company
Andrew Martin Cree Director Dec 1965 1 Sep 2020 1 other company
Richard Hugh Eaton Newall Director Feb 1961 1 Sep 2021 4 other companies
Varun Paul Director Oct 1984 1 Sep 2021 None
Jason Christian Oram Director Dec 1974 2 Sep 2021 9 other companies
Penelope Barefoot Director Jul 1966 1 Jan 2022 None
Michael Bond Director Jan 1972 12 Jun 2023 2 other companies
Christopher John Williams Director Aug 1965 22 Nov 2023 32 other companies
Simon James Eggs Director Sep 1966 12 Jun 2024 None
Paul Burgess Director Mar 1959 31 Aug 2025 3 other companies
Hatul Bharat Kumar Shah Director Oct 1978 19 Nov 2025 32 other companies
James David Poynton Secretary Not published 2 Feb 2026 –

Other companies run by these 14 directors

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other companies
115
closed down
27
went insolvent
3

In the full report: all 115 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 14 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The 3 that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 8 on the FCA register
  • All 49 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Merchant Taylors' School’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2024

22 July 2024

  • Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust no longer has significant control

Companies House

2021

21 October 2021

  • Changed its registered name from "Merchant Taylors' School"

FCA register

2016

23 July 2016

  • Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust gained significant control

Companies House

21 April 2016

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1997

30 July 1997

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 104 events

  • All 104 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 96
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Firms connected to Merchant Taylors' School

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

connected firms
5
share a director
5
past links
3

In the full report: all 5 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (5)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 3 past links through former directors
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Firms like Merchant Taylors' School

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

In Northwood

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  • 115 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 104 events in its history
  • 5 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Merchant Taylors' School FCA authorised?
Yes, Merchant Taylors' School (FRN 734402) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Merchant Taylors' School’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01923 845519 and the website mtsn.org.uk for Merchant Taylors' School. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Merchant Taylors' School a scam or clone?
Merchant Taylors' School 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 Merchant Taylors' School?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Merchant Taylors' School handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Merchant Taylors' School to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Merchant Taylors' School?
Companies House lists no one with significant control of Merchant Taylors' School now. Before that, it was controlled by Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust.
Who runs Merchant Taylors' School?
Companies House lists 14 directors of Merchant Taylors' School: Jane Katherine Mary Redman, Guy Beetham Maurice Henry Du Parc Braham, James Douglas Robert Twining, Lucinda Emily Orr, Andrew Martin Cree, Richard Hugh Eaton Newall and 8 more.
How long has Merchant Taylors' School been in business?
The company was formed on 30 July 1997, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2016.

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