Ashdowns Limited

Reference number: 202021

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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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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    01744 692672

  • Address

    European Technical Centre, Hall Lane, Lathom, Nr. Omskirk, Lancashire, L40 5UF, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 01744 692672 is
  • Who else gives the postcode L40 5UF
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal

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
00154161
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 April 1919 (107 years old)
Registered office
European Technical Centre Hall Lane, Lathom, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5UF
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Iain Michael Smith Director Jul 1972 15 Apr 2002 77 other companies
Victoria Francesca Curran Director Jan 1983 7 Mar 2023 1 other company
Laura Jane Mccord Director Mar 1980 7 Mar 2023 64 other companies
Iain Michael Smith Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2008 77 other companies

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
78
closed down
3
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 78 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 64 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 16 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (7) All events (35)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Nsg UK Enterprises Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1919

7 April 1919

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Supervised by HM Treasury under the money laundering rules from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 35 events

  • All 35 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 25
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  • 78 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 35 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ashdowns Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ashdowns Limited (FRN 202021) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an insurer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Ashdowns’ phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01744 692672 for Ashdowns. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ashdowns a scam or clone?
Ashdowns 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 Ashdowns?
It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ashdowns to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ashdowns?
Ashdowns is owned by Nsg UK Enterprises Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Ashdowns?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Ashdowns: Iain Michael Smith, Victoria Francesca Curran and Laura Jane McCord.
How long has Ashdowns been in business?
The company was formed on 7 April 1919, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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