Barretts of Canterbury Limited

Reference number: 413284

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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

Automotive Compliance Limited Reference number: 497010 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.
  • Barretts of Canterbury Limited (FRN 413284) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Barretts of Canterbury's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Barretts of Canterbury, 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.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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  • When barrettskent.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01227 828888 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CT2 7PQ
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Other names (11)

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

  • Barretts BMW Trading name
  • Barretts Honda Trading name
  • Barretts Jaguar Trading name
  • Barretts Jaguar Land Rover Trading name
  • Barretts Kia Trading name
  • Barretts Land Rover Trading name
  • Barretts Mini Trading name
  • Barretts Nissan Trading name
  • Barretts of Ashford Trading name
  • Barretts of Canterbury Former name
  • Broad Oak Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Automotive 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
00349070
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 February 1939 (87 years old)
Registered office
Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PQ, United Kingdom
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)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Patricia Barrett Director May 1965 14 Jan 1993 None
Jonathan Spencer Harley Gauton Director Oct 1965 2 Jun 2025 13 other companies
John David Miller Director Dec 1958 2 Jun 2025 None
Anton Kazimierz Syrocki Director Sep 1953 2 Jun 2025 None
Paul Jonathan Barrett Director Jul 1960 Not published 10 other companies

Other companies run by these 5 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
23
closed down
8
still active
15

In the full report: all 23 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 11 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Barretts of Canterbury’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (30)

2024

19 January 2024

  • Barretts Top Co Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Paul Jonathan Barrett stopped being a part-owner
  • Shaun Robert Barrett no longer holds 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

2023

16 October 2023

  • Changed its registered name from "Barretts of Canterbury"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Paul Jonathan Barrett became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Shaun Robert Barrett gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

2005

14 January 2005

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

1939

1 February 1939

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 30 events

  • All 30 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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  • 23 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 30 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Barretts of Canterbury Limited FCA authorised?
Barretts of Canterbury Limited (FRN 413284) 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 Barretts of Canterbury?
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. Barretts of Canterbury Limited (FRN 413284) is an AR of Automotive Compliance Limited (FRN 497010). When you use Barretts of Canterbury's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Barretts of Canterbury, 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 Barretts of Canterbury’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01227 828888 and the website barrettskent.co.uk for Barretts of Canterbury. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Barretts of Canterbury a scam or clone?
Barretts of Canterbury 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 Barretts of Canterbury?
Protection works through Automotive Compliance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Barretts of Canterbury's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Barretts of Canterbury?
Barretts of Canterbury is owned by Barretts Top Co Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 19 January 2024. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Paul Jonathan Barrett and Shaun Robert Barrett.
Who runs Barretts of Canterbury?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Barretts of Canterbury: Patricia Barrett, Jonathan Spencer Harley Gauton, John David Miller, Anton Kazimierz Syrocki and Paul Jonathan Barrett.
How long has Barretts of Canterbury been in business?
The company was formed on 1 February 1939.
Does Barretts of Canterbury use any other names?
It trades as Barretts BMW, Barretts Honda, Barretts Jaguar, Barretts Jaguar Land Rover and Barretts Kia, and 4 more names. It has previously used 2 other names: Barretts of Canterbury and Broad Oak.

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