Chaplin A Limited

Reference number: 1047011

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    07766 113987

  • Address

    22 Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BG, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 07766 113987 is
  • Who else gives the postcode TA7 8BG
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Other names (3)

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

  • Snap-on Trading name
  • Snap-on Diagnostics Trading name
  • Snap-on Tools Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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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  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
16778294
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 October 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office
22 Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8BG, England
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Andrew Chaplin Director Nov 1980 10 Oct 2025 None

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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (4) All events (10)

2026

11 March 2026

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

FCA register

2025

10 October 2025

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Andrew Chaplin took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

  • All 10 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 1
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Firms like Chaplin A

Other firms of the same type (lender), nearest first.

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  • All 10 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Chaplin A Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Chaplin A Limited (FRN 1047011) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2026 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Chaplin A’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07766 113987 for Chaplin A. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Chaplin A a scam or clone?
Chaplin A 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 Chaplin A?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Chaplin A handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Chaplin A to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Chaplin A?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Chaplin A: Mr Andrew Chaplin (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Chaplin A?
Companies House lists one director of Chaplin A: Andrew Chaplin.
How long has Chaplin A been in business?
The company was formed on 10 October 2025, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2026.
Does Chaplin A use any other names?
It trades as Snap-on, Snap-on Diagnostics and Snap-on Tools.

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