Truly Independent Ltd

Reference number: 513655

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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, 1 thing worth a closer look

  • When trulyifa.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01228 587588 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CA3 0LJ
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Other names (1)

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

  • Truly Private Clients Trading 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • 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
SC367442
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 October 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
Forsyth House,, 93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Andrew John Goodwin Director Jan 1964 26 Oct 2009 2 other companies
Katie Ann Brinsden Director Mar 1980 27 Oct 2020 2 other companies
Elliot William Daniels Director Feb 1993 3 Aug 2026 None
Andrew John Goodwin Secretary Not published 26 Oct 2009 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
3
closed down
1
run together
1

In the full report: all 3 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 1 company these 3 directors run together
  • All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (21)

2023

14 July 2023

  • Marlborough Group Holdings Limited became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2016

31 October 2016

  • Andrew John Goodwin became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2010

23 February 2010

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2009

26 October 2009

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 21 events

  • All 21 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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Firms connected to Truly Independent

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

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 3 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 21 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Truly Independent Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Truly Independent Ltd (FRN 513655) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2010 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Truly Independent’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01228 587588 and the website trulyifa.co.uk for Truly Independent. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Truly Independent a scam or clone?
Truly Independent 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 Truly Independent?
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 Truly Independent to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Truly Independent?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Truly Independent: Mr Andrew John Goodwin (50–75% of shares) and Marlborough Group Holdings Limited (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Truly Independent?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Truly Independent: Andrew John Goodwin, Katie Ann Brinsden and Elliot William Daniels.
How long has Truly Independent been in business?
The company was formed on 26 October 2009, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2010.
Does Truly Independent use any other names?
It trades as Truly Private Clients.

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