Alford Brothers (Folkestone) Limited

Reference number: 673308

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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 alfordbros.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01303 254057 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CT20 1BU
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Other names (1)

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

  • Alford Bros Trading name

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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

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
00877137
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 April 1966 (60 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Mark Ansell Director Apr 1957 13 Jan 2003 None
Peter Haining Director Sep 1956 16 Nov 2009 48 other companies
Gladys Kathleen Cornwall Secretary Not published 5 Dec 2002 –

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
48
closed down
22
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 48 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Alford Brothers (Folkestone)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (21)

2021

14 February 2021

  • Mark Ansell became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Peter Haining became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2020

4 April 2020

  • Frederick Arthur Alford gave up control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Frederick Arthur Alford took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

19 March 2015

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

FCA register

1966

18 April 1966

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 21 events

  • All 21 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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Firms like Alford Brothers (Folkestone)

Other firms of the same type (car dealer), nearest first.

In Folkestone

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In the Canterbury (CT) postcode area

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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 21 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Alford Brothers (Folkestone) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Alford Brothers (Folkestone) Limited (FRN 673308) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2015 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Alford Brothers (Folkestone)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01303 254057 and the website alfordbros.co.uk for Alford Brothers (Folkestone). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Alford Brothers (Folkestone) a scam or clone?
Alford Brothers (Folkestone) 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 Alford Brothers (Folkestone)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Alford Brothers (Folkestone) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Alford Brothers (Folkestone) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Alford Brothers (Folkestone)?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Alford Brothers (Folkestone): Mr. Peter Haining (25–50% of shares) and Mark Ansell (25–50% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by Frederick Arthur Alford.
Who runs Alford Brothers (Folkestone)?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Alford Brothers (Folkestone): Mark Ansell and Peter Haining.
How long has Alford Brothers (Folkestone) been in business?
The company was formed on 18 April 1966, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2015.
Does Alford Brothers (Folkestone) use any other names?
It trades as Alford Bros.

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