Origin8 South West Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 1 year
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2025
1 thing worth a closer look in the background checks

Website, phone number and address

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Website

origin8.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

07977 182905
Address

2nd Floor, Minerva House, Orchard Way, Edginswell Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks, 1 thing worth a closer look

When origin8.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 07977 182905 is
Who else gives the postcode TQ2 7FA

Other names (3)

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

O8 Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Origin8 Trading name: A name it trades under now.
The O8 Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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.

Show FCA detail (6 permissions)

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: 16263002 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 19 February 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office: The Old Post Office, 41-43 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HR, England
Nature of business: Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Sarah Munday	Director	May 1969	19 Feb 2025	1 other company
Philip John Oakey	Director	Mar 1955	19 Feb 2025	5 other companies
Katie Louise Cartwright	Director	Jul 1985	1 Jun 2026	None
Michael Robert Parkins	Director	Dec 1949	1 Jun 2026	12 other companies

Other companies run by these 4 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: 16
closed down: 10
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 16 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register
The 2 companies these 4 directors run together

Key dates in its history

Origin8 South West’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (14)

2025

4 September 2025

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

FCA register

19 February 2025

Incorporated at Companies House
Philip John Oakey became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Sarah Munday became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 14 events

All 14 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 4

Firms connected to Origin8 South West

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Origin8 South West. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm: 1
share its postcode: 1
past link: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
1 past link through former directors

Firms like Origin8 South West

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

In Torquay

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16 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
All 14 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Origin8 South West Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Origin8 South West Limited (FRN 1029621) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2025 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Origin8 South West’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 07977 182905 and the website origin8.uk for Origin8 South West. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Origin8 South West a scam or clone?

Origin8 South West 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 Origin8 South West?

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 Origin8 South West to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Origin8 South West?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Origin8 South West: Ms Sarah Munday (25–50% of shares) and Mr Philip John Oakey (25–50% of shares).

Who runs Origin8 South West?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Origin8 South West: Sarah Munday, Philip John Oakey, Katie Louise Cartwright and Michael Robert Parkins.

How long has Origin8 South West been in business?

The company was formed on 19 February 2025, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2025.

Does Origin8 South West use any other names?

It trades as O8, Origin8 and The O8.