Grimme (U.K.) Limited

Reference number: 742051

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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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  • When grimmeuk.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01205 822300 is
  • Who else gives the postcode PE20 3PS
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit · 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.
Show FCA detail (5 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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
02846291
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 August 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
Station Road, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3PS
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery other than tractors (SIC 28302)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Patrick Albert Franz Graf Grote Director Apr 1990 1 Jan 2019 None
Donna Hall Director Aug 1980 1 Jan 2019 None
Hendrik Nienhoff Director Jun 1986 1 Jan 2021 None
Thomas Funk (Dr) Director Sep 1973 17 Jun 2025 None
Donna Hall Secretary Not published 1 Nov 2016 –

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 4 directors run no other company
  • All 17 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Grimme (U.K.)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (36)

2016

1 July 2016

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

FCA register

21 June 2016

  • Christoph Grimme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Philipp Grimme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

6 April 2016

  • Franz Josef Bernard Grimme became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

1993

20 August 1993

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 36 events

  • All 36 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 28
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Grimme (U.K.) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Grimme (U.K.) Limited (FRN 742051) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Grimme (U.K.)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01205 822300 and the website grimmeuk.com for Grimme (U.K.). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Grimme (U.K.) a scam or clone?
Grimme (U.K.) 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 Grimme (U.K.)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Grimme (U.K.) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Grimme (U.K.) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Grimme (U.K.)?
Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of Grimme (U.K.): Mr Philipp Grimme (25–50% of shares), Mr Christoph Grimme (25–50% of shares) and Mr Franz Josef Bernard Grimme (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Grimme (U.K.)?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Grimme (U.K.): Patrick Albert Franz Graf Grote, Donna Hall, Hendrik Nienhoff and Thomas Funk (Dr).
How long has Grimme (U.K.) been in business?
The company was formed on 20 August 1993, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2016.

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