Worknest Limited

Reference number: 310779

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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 worknest.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0345 226 8393 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CH3 6JD
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Other names (2)

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

  • WorkNest People Trading name
  • Ellis Whittam Limited 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
04382739
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 February 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
20 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HN, England
Nature of business
  • Business and domestic software development (SIC 62012)
  • Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 69109)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Nicholas Alan Wilson Director Jul 1965 15 Apr 2016 1 other company
Gary Daniel Jones Director Aug 1982 9 Aug 2024 6 other companies
Steven Brain Director Apr 1974 11 Aug 2025 3 other companies
Christopher James Bingham Secretary Not published 2 Sep 2026 –

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
6
still active
6
are FCA-registered
3

In the full report: all 6 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 3 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • The 3 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 23 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (53)

2022

26 September 2022

  • Changed its registered name from "Ellis Whittam Limited"

FCA register

2016

11 August 2016

  • Worknest (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

2002

27 February 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 53 events

  • All 53 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 41
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Firms connected to Worknest

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

connected firms
3
share a director
3

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 6 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 53 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Worknest Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Worknest Limited (FRN 310779) 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 Worknest’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0345 226 8393 and the website worknest.com for Worknest. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Worknest a scam or clone?
Worknest 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 Worknest?
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 Worknest to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Worknest?
Worknest is owned by Worknest (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 11 August 2016.
Who runs Worknest?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Worknest: Nicholas Alan Wilson, Gary Daniel Jones and Steven Brain.
How long has Worknest been in business?
The company was formed on 27 February 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Worknest use any other names?
It trades as WorkNest People. It has previously used the name Ellis Whittam Limited.

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