Bunkabin Limited

Reference number: 706909

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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 bunkabin.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0845 456 7899 is
  • Who else gives the postcode OL9 7LD
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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
02329671
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 December 1988 (37 years old)
Registered office
Tweedale Way, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 7LD
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods not elsewhere classified (SIC 77390)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Susan Schofield Director Jan 1977 3 Dec 2001 5 other companies
Luke Rothwell Director Jul 1975 6 Apr 2008 12 other companies
Frank Rothwell Director Jul 1950 Not published 10 other companies
Judith Rothwell Director Nov 1949 Not published 12 other companies
Judith Rothwell Secretary Not published 26 May 1998 12 other companies

Other companies run by these 4 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
14
closed down
9
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 14 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 13 companies these 4 directors run together
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (7) All events (10)

2023

30 September 2023

  • Portcullis Oldham Limited gave up control
  • Portcullis Oldham Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2021

12 November 2021

  • Changed its registered name from "Bunk-A-Bin Limited"

FCA register

2016

22 September 2016

  • Portcullis Oldham Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

7 October 2015

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

FCA register

1988

19 December 1988

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

  • All 10 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 2
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Firms connected to Bunkabin

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Bunkabin. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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  • 14 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 10 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Bunkabin Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Bunkabin Limited (FRN 706909) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2015. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Bunkabin’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0845 456 7899 and the website bunkabin.co.uk for Bunkabin. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Bunkabin a scam or clone?
Bunkabin 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 Bunkabin?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Bunkabin handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Bunkabin to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Bunkabin?
Bunkabin is owned by Portcullis Oldham Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 30 September 2023.
Who runs Bunkabin?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Bunkabin: Susan Schofield, Luke Rothwell, Frank Rothwell and Judith Rothwell.
How long has Bunkabin been in business?
The company was formed on 19 December 1988, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2015.

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