Edwards A Limited

Reference number: 1043066

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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.
  • Edwards A Limited (FRN 1043066) is an AR of Snap-on Finance UK Limited (FRN 630814). When you use Edwards A's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Edwards 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

    07494 176854

  • Address

    34 Linacre Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5SY, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 07494 176854 is
  • Who else gives the postcode ST3 5SY
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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
16620134
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 July 2025 (1 year old)
Registered office
First Floor Black Country House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2DG, 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
Ashley Michael Edwards Director Jan 2003 31 Jul 2025 None

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  • Confirmation that its director runs no other company
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (3) All events (7)

2025

21 October 2025

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

31 July 2025

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Ashley Michael Edwards 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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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Edwards A Limited FCA authorised?
Edwards A Limited (FRN 1043066) 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 Edwards 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. Edwards A Limited (FRN 1043066) is an AR of Snap-on Finance UK Limited (FRN 630814). When you use Edwards A's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Edwards 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 Edwards A’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07494 176854 for Edwards A. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Edwards A a scam or clone?
Edwards 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 Edwards A?
Protection works through Snap-on Finance UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for Edwards A's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Edwards A?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Edwards A: Mr Ashley Michael Edwards (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Edwards A?
Companies House lists one director of Edwards A: Ashley Michael Edwards.
How long has Edwards A been in business?
The company was formed on 31 July 2025.
Does Edwards A use any other names?
It trades as Snap-on, Snap-on Diagnostics and Snap-on Tools.

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