Chaplin A Limited

Reference number: 1047882

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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

Snap-on Finance UK Limited Reference number: 630814 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.
  • Chaplin A Limited (FRN 1047882) is an AR of Snap-on Finance UK Limited (FRN 630814). When you use Chaplin A's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Chaplin A, 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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  • 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

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Snap-on Finance UK 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
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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  • Confirmation that its director runs no other company
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (3) All events (7)

2026

15 January 2026

  • Became an appointed representative

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 7 events

  • All 7 events in its history (3 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 1
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  • All 7 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Chaplin A Limited FCA authorised?
Chaplin A Limited (FRN 1047882) 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 Chaplin A?
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. Chaplin A Limited (FRN 1047882) is an AR of Snap-on Finance UK Limited (FRN 630814). When you use Chaplin A's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Chaplin A, 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 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?
Protection works through Snap-on Finance UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for Chaplin A's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
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.
Does Chaplin A use any other names?
It trades as Snap-on, Snap-on Diagnostics and Snap-on Tools.

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