Glasswells Limited

Reference number: 681379

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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 glasswells.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01284 752804 is
  • Who else gives the postcode IP33 3TU
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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.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
00602166
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 April 1958 (68 years old)
Registered office
Glasswells, Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Ip33 3tu, IP33 3TU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores (SIC 47530)
  • Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store (SIC 47599)
  • Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities (SIC 52103)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Kevin William Robertson Director Jun 1967 1 Jan 2010 1 other company
Fiona Jane Glasswell Director Nov 1957 1 Jan 2010 2 other companies
Paul Jeremy Glasswell Director Apr 1958 Not published 2 other companies

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
5
closed down
1
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 5 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 one on the FCA register
  • All 11 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (23)

2024

29 October 2024

  • Glasswell Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Paul Jeremy Glasswell stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Paul Jeremy Glasswell became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

8 June 2015

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

FCA register

1958

3 April 1958

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 23 events

  • All 23 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 15
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Firms connected to Glasswells

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

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1
past link
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
  • 1 past link through former directors
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Firms like Glasswells

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

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  • 5 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 23 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Glasswells Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Glasswells Limited (FRN 681379) 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 Glasswells’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01284 752804 and the website glasswells.co.uk for Glasswells. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Glasswells a scam or clone?
Glasswells 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 Glasswells?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Glasswells handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Glasswells to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Glasswells?
Glasswells is owned by Glasswell Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 29 October 2024. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Paul Jeremy Glasswell.
Who runs Glasswells?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Glasswells: Kevin William Robertson, Fiona Jane Glasswell and Paul Jeremy Glasswell.
How long has Glasswells been in business?
The company was formed on 3 April 1958, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2015.

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