Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited

Reference number: 311252

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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 busseys.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01603 424022 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NR3 2EU
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Other names (3)

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

  • Busseys Trading name
  • Bussey Vehicle Leasing Trading name
  • Busseys Vehicle Contracts Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money 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.
  • Lend or arrange credit · 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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
00184728
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 October 1922 (104 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
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
Paul Charles Bussey Director Jun 1965 11 Apr 1999 1 other company
Scott Matthew Slater Director Jan 1981 4 Jan 2016 None
Benedict Christian Houldsworth Director Dec 1981 21 Aug 2024 None
David Charles Bussey Director Jun 1967 Not published 4 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
4
still active
4
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 4 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 1 company these 4 directors run together
  • All 12 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (30)

2025

11 July 2025

  • Charles Bussey stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Charles Bussey became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • David Charles Bussey became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Paul Charles Bussey became a part-owner (25–50% 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

1922

2 October 1922

  • 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: 15
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Firms connected to Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited

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

past link
1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

  • 1 past link through former directors
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Firms like Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited

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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 30 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited (FRN 311252) 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 Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01603 424022 and the website busseys.co.uk for Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited a scam or clone?
Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited 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 Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited?
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 Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited: Mr David Charles Bussey (25–50% of shares) and Mr Paul Charles Bussey (25–50% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Charles Bussey.
Who runs Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited: Paul Charles Bussey, Scott Matthew Slater, Benedict Christian Houldsworth and David Charles Bussey.
How long has Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited been in business?
The company was formed on 2 October 1922, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Bussey & Sabberton Bros.limited use any other names?
It trades as Busseys and Bussey Vehicle Leasing. It has previously used the name Busseys Vehicle Contracts.

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