Grenke Leasing Limited

Reference number: 738408

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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 grenke.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01483 401700 is
  • Who else gives the postcode GU1 1UN
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Other names (1)

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

  • Grenke Trading name

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
04539806
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 September 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
Ground Floor ,2 London Square, Cross Lanes, Guildford, GU1 1UN, England
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David Horton-Knights Director Jan 1966 1 Jan 2019 None
Suzy Watkins Director Nov 1982 1 Jul 2024 None
Mark Anthony Harris Director Aug 1979 1 Sep 2026 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 3 directors run no other company
  • All 13 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (4) All events (27)

2016

22 June 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

  • Grenke AG took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2002

19 September 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 27 events

  • All 27 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 21
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Firms like Grenke Leasing

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

In Guildford

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In the Guildford (GU) postcode area

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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 27 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Grenke Leasing Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Grenke Leasing Limited (FRN 738408) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2016 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Grenke Leasing’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01483 401700 and the website grenke.co.uk for Grenke Leasing. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Grenke Leasing a scam or clone?
Grenke 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 Grenke Leasing?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Grenke Leasing handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Grenke Leasing to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Grenke Leasing?
Grenke Leasing is owned by Grenke AG, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Grenke Leasing?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Grenke Leasing: David Horton-Knights, Suzy Watkins and Mark Anthony Harris.
How long has Grenke Leasing been in business?
The company was formed on 19 September 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2016.
Does Grenke Leasing use any other names?
It trades as Grenke.

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