Furniture Stores (Glasgow) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 11 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1970

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

0141 429 1874
Address

59-61 Wallace Street, G5 8DJ, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When allansfurniture.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0141 429 1874 is
Who else gives the postcode G5 8DJ

Other names (2)

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

Allans Furiniture Warehouse Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Allans Furniture Warehouse Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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.

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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: SC047556 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 27 May 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office: 61 Wallace Street, Glasgow, G5 8DJ
Nature of business: Wholesale of other intermediate products (SIC 46760)
Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store (SIC 47599)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Gerard Minster	Director	Aug 1969	1 Sep 1993	2 other companies
Paul James Paterson	Director	Dec 1965	1 Apr 2004	None
Linda Minster	Secretary	Not published	Not published	–

Other companies run by these 2 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: 2
still active: 2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Furniture Stores (Glasgow)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (15)

2016

6 April 2016

Gerard Minster took control (75–100% of shares)
Linda Minster gained significant control
Lorraine Bennett gained significant control

Companies House

2015

12 June 2015

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

FCA register

1970

27 May 1970

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 15 events

All 15 events in its history (6 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 5

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Furniture Stores (Glasgow) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Furniture Stores (Glasgow) Limited (FRN 684294) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Furniture Stores (Glasgow)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0141 429 1874 and the website allansfurniture.com for Furniture Stores (Glasgow). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Furniture Stores (Glasgow) a scam or clone?

Furniture Stores (Glasgow) 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 Furniture Stores (Glasgow)?

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

Who owns Furniture Stores (Glasgow)?

Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of Furniture Stores (Glasgow): Mr Gerard Minster (75–100% of shares), Mrs Linda Minster (significant influence or control) and Mrs Lorraine Bennett (significant influence or control).

Who runs Furniture Stores (Glasgow)?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Furniture Stores (Glasgow): Gerard Minster and Paul James Paterson.

How long has Furniture Stores (Glasgow) been in business?

The company was formed on 27 May 1970, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2015.

Does Furniture Stores (Glasgow) use any other names?

It trades as Allans Furiniture Warehouse and Allans Furniture Warehouse.