A W & D Hammond Limited

Reference number: 942179

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Itc Compliance Limited Reference number: 313486 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • A W & D Hammond Limited (FRN 942179) is an AR of Itc Compliance Limited (FRN 313486). When you use A W & D Hammond's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from A W & D Hammond, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When hammondgroup.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01986 834800 is
  • Who else gives the postcode IP19 8BU
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Other names (15)

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

  • Carsave Trading name
  • Hammond Accident Repair Centre Trading name
  • Hammond Bury St Edmunds Trading name
  • Hammond Commercial Trading name
  • Hammond Ford Trading name
  • Hammond Group Direct Parts Trading name
  • Hammond Isuzu Trading name
  • Hammond MG Trading name
  • Hammond Motor Group Trading name
  • Hammond Nissan Trading name
  • Hammond Recovery Trading name
  • Hammond Rental Trading name
  • Hammond Roadcare Trading name
  • Hammond Subaru Trading name
  • Hammond Tyres Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Itc Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
00989239
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 September 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Derek Roy Hammond Director Oct 1954 Not published 4 other companies
Glen Richard Hammond Director Sep 1957 Not published 5 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 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
5
closed down
1
run together
4

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 companies these 2 directors run together
  • All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

A W & D Hammond’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (21)

2021

4 January 2021

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Derek Roy Hammond became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Glen Richard Hammond became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

1970

14 September 1970

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 21 events

  • All 21 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 2
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  • 5 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 21 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is A W & D Hammond Limited FCA authorised?
A W & D Hammond Limited (FRN 942179) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for A W & D Hammond?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. A W & D Hammond Limited (FRN 942179) is an AR of Itc Compliance Limited (FRN 313486). When you use A W & D Hammond's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from A W & D Hammond, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is A W & D Hammond’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01986 834800 and the website hammondgroup.co.uk for A W & D Hammond. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is A W & D Hammond a scam or clone?
A W & D Hammond 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 A W & D Hammond?
Protection works through Itc Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for A W & D Hammond's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns A W & D Hammond?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of A W & D Hammond: Mr Derek Roy Hammond (25–50% of shares) and Mr Glen Richard Hammond (25–50% of shares).
Who runs A W & D Hammond?
Companies House lists 2 directors of A W & D Hammond: Derek Roy Hammond and Glen Richard Hammond.
How long has A W & D Hammond been in business?
The company was formed on 14 September 1970.
Does A W & D Hammond use any other names?
It trades as Carsave, Hammond Accident Repair Centre, Hammond Bury St Edmunds, Hammond Commercial and Hammond Ford, and 10 more names.

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