Circle Leasing Limited

Reference number: 720134

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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 circleleasing.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0800 505 3737 is
  • Who else gives the postcode BL8 2DA
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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
04442693
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 May 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
The Barracks, 400 Bolton Road, Bury, Lancs, BL8 2DA
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Dennis Studholme Director Dec 1949 20 May 2002 33 other companies
Aidan Gerard Minogue Director Jan 1962 18 Sep 2002 4 other companies
Debra Caroline Hadfield Director Oct 1972 22 Dec 2025 1 other company

Other companies run by these 3 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
33
closed down
17
are FCA-registered
9

In the full report: all 33 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 9 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • The 4 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (12) All events (24)

2018

2 May 2018

  • Aidan Gerard Minogue became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Dennis Studholme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Mary Christine Studholme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • The Barracks (Bury) Limited stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2017

22 December 2017

  • Dennis Studholme stopped being a part-owner
  • Mary Christine Studholme stopped being a part-owner
  • The Barracks (Bury) Limited became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

1 November 2017

  • Mary Christine Studholme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2016

28 April 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

  • Dennis Studholme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2002

20 May 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 24 events

  • All 24 events in its history (12 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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Firms connected to Circle Leasing

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

connected firms
7
share a director
7
share its postcode
6

In the full report: all 7 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (7), the same postcode (6)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 2 past links through former directors
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Firms like Circle Leasing

Other firms of the same type (car leasing or hire), nearest first.

In Bury

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In the Bolton (BL) postcode area

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  • 33 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 24 events in its history
  • 7 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Circle Leasing Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Circle Leasing Limited (FRN 720134) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2016 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Circle Leasing’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0800 505 3737 and the website circleleasing.co.uk for Circle Leasing. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Circle Leasing a scam or clone?
Circle Leasing 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 Circle Leasing?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Circle Leasing handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Circle Leasing to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Circle Leasing?
Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of Circle Leasing: Mrs Mary Christine Studholme (25–50% of shares), Mr Dennis Studholme (25–50% of shares) and Mr Aidan Gerard Minogue (25–50% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by The Barracks (Bury) Limited.
Who runs Circle Leasing?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Circle Leasing: Dennis Studholme, Aidan Gerard Minogue and Debra Caroline Hadfield.
How long has Circle Leasing been in business?
The company was formed on 20 May 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2016.

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