Hamilton & Inches 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 1965

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

0131 225 4898
Address

87 George Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 3EY, Scotland

In the full report: 3 background checks

When hamiltonandinches.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0131 225 4898 is
Who else gives the postcode EH2 3EY

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: SC041917 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 23 March 1965 (61 years old)
Registered office: Level 3, 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD
Nature of business: Manufacture of jewellery and related articles (SIC 32120)
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Peter Julian Lederer	Director	Nov 1950	20 Apr 2010	19 other companies
Victoria Houghton	Director	Jan 1976	18 Jun 2018	3 other companies
Jennifer Wichary	Secretary	Not published	3 Mar 2026	–

Other companies run by these 2 directors

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other companies: 21
closed down: 7
run together: 1

In the full report: all 21 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
The 1 company these 2 directors run together
All 22 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Hamilton & Inches’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (44)

2016

6 April 2016

Hamilton & Inches Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

21 August 2015

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

FCA register

1965

23 March 1965

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 44 events

All 44 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 38

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hamilton & Inches Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Hamilton & Inches Limited (FRN 707856) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Hamilton & Inches’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0131 225 4898 and the website hamiltonandinches.com for Hamilton & Inches. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Hamilton & Inches a scam or clone?

Hamilton & Inches 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 Hamilton & Inches?

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

Who owns Hamilton & Inches?

Hamilton & Inches is owned by Hamilton & Inches Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Hamilton & Inches?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Hamilton & Inches: Peter Julian Lederer and Victoria Houghton.

How long has Hamilton & Inches been in business?

The company was formed on 23 March 1965, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2015.