Chubb Fire & Security Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1953

Website, phone number and address

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Website

chubbfs.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

07813 534352
Address

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd, Chubb House, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PR, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When chubbfs.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 07813 534352 is
Who else gives the postcode BB1 2PR

Other names (9)

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

Chubb Fire Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Chubb (NI) Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Chubb Systems Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Frontline Security Solutions Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Sisys Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Vipond Fire Protection Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Fire Mechanical Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Chubb Security Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Hallmark Fire Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

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.

Show FCA detail (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
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: 00524469 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 9 October 1953 (73 years old)
Registered office: Chubb House, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PR, United Kingdom
Nature of business: Activities of head offices (SIC 70100)
Security systems service activities (SIC 80200)
Fire service activities (SIC 84250)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Craig Alexander Forbes	Director	Oct 1963	29 Apr 2008	52 other companies
Andrew Graeme White	Director	Nov 1979	13 Feb 2023	17 other companies
Gary Moffatt	Director	Oct 1978	27 Jan 2025	3 other companies
Caroline Ellen Coward	Director	Dec 1983	27 Jan 2025	3 other companies
Laura Jayne Wilcock	Secretary	Not published	16 Jun 2009	–

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: 58
closed down: 22
went insolvent: 1

In the full report: all 58 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
The one that went into liquidation or administration
The 14 companies these 4 directors run together
All 36 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Chubb Fire & Security’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (75)

2016

22 August 2016

Chubb Group Security Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

4 March 2016

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

FCA register

1953

9 October 1953

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 75 events

All 75 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 59

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Chubb Fire & Security Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Chubb Fire & Security Limited (FRN 738729) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Chubb Fire & Security’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 07813 534352 and the website chubbfs.com for Chubb Fire & Security. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Chubb Fire & Security a scam or clone?

Chubb Fire & Security 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 Chubb Fire & Security?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Chubb Fire & Security handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Chubb Fire & Security to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Chubb Fire & Security?

Chubb Fire & Security is owned by Chubb Group Security Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 22 August 2016.

Who runs Chubb Fire & Security?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Chubb Fire & Security: Craig Alexander Forbes, Andrew Graeme White, Gary Moffatt and Caroline Ellen Coward.

How long has Chubb Fire & Security been in business?

The company was formed on 9 October 1953, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2016.

Does Chubb Fire & Security use any other names?

It trades as Chubb Fire, Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Chubb (NI), Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Chubb Systems, Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Frontline Security Solutions and Chubb Fire and Security Ltd. trading as Sisys, and 3 more names. It has previously used the name Hallmark Fire.