Aspey Lawrence & Co. Limited

Reference number: 300216

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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 aspey-lawrence.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01242 691000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode GL51 9TX
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
01333412
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 October 1977 (49 years old)
Registered office
1 Manor Park Business Centre Mackenzie Way, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9TX, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David James Lawrence Director May 1946 31 Oct 1991 6 other companies
Gillian Dorothy Lawrence Secretary Not published 30 Oct 2000 –

Other companies run by its director

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
closed down
1
still active
5

In the full report: all 6 companies, named

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

Aspey Lawrence & Co.’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (13)

2016

24 July 2016

  • Lawrence Holdings Ltd 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

1977

11 October 1977

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 13 events

  • All 13 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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  • 6 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 13 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Aspey Lawrence & Co. Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Aspey Lawrence & Co. Limited (FRN 300216) 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 Aspey Lawrence & Co.’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01242 691000 and the website aspey-lawrence.co.uk for Aspey Lawrence & Co.. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Aspey Lawrence & Co. a scam or clone?
Aspey Lawrence & Co. 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 Aspey Lawrence & Co.?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Aspey Lawrence & Co. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Aspey Lawrence & Co.?
Aspey Lawrence & Co. is owned by Lawrence Holdings Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 24 July 2016.
Who runs Aspey Lawrence & Co.?
Companies House lists one director of Aspey Lawrence & Co.: David James Lawrence.
How long has Aspey Lawrence & Co. been in business?
The company was formed on 11 October 1977, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.

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