Congleton Garden Machinery Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 7 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1990

Website, phone number and address

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Website

mowersplus.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01260 278332
Address

Congleton Garden Machinery Ltd, Unit 7, Congleton Trade Centre, Radnor Park Industrial Estate, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4XJ, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When mowersplus.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01260 278332 is
Who else gives the postcode CW12 4XJ

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.

Show FCA detail (1 permission)

Credit Broking

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: 02483323 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 20 March 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office: Arundales Stowe House, 1688 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LY
Nature of business: Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft (SIC 46140)
Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods not elsewhere classified (SIC 77390)
Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Andrew Stuart Meek	Director	Apr 1981	23 Apr 2015	1 other company
Linda Irene Meek	Director	Jul 1952	Not published	1 other company
Stuart Lonal Meek	Director	Jan 1949	Not published	2 other companies
Linda Irene Meek	Secretary	Not published	Not published	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: 3
still active: 3
run together: 1

In the full report: all 3 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 1 company these 3 directors run together

Key dates in its history

Congleton Garden Machinery’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (9)

2019

4 March 2019

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

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Linda Irene Meek became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Stuart Lonal Meek became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

1990

20 March 1990

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 9 events

All 9 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 1

Firms like Congleton Garden Machinery

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

In Congleton

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Congleton Garden Machinery Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Congleton Garden Machinery Limited (FRN 831511) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2019 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Congleton Garden Machinery’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01260 278332 and the website mowersplus.co.uk for Congleton Garden Machinery. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Congleton Garden Machinery a scam or clone?

Congleton Garden Machinery 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 Congleton Garden Machinery?

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

Who owns Congleton Garden Machinery?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Congleton Garden Machinery: Mrs Linda Irene Meek (25–50% of shares) and Mr Stuart Lonal Meek (25–50% of shares).

Who runs Congleton Garden Machinery?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Congleton Garden Machinery: Andrew Stuart Meek, Linda Irene Meek and Stuart Lonal Meek.

How long has Congleton Garden Machinery been in business?

The company was formed on 20 March 1990, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2019.