Henderson Wholesale Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1923

Website, phone number and address

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Website

henderson-group.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

028 9034 2733
Address

Henderson Wholesale Ltd, 9 Hightown Avenue, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4RT, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When henderson-group.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 028 9034 2733 is
Who else gives the postcode BT36 4RT

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.

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Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
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: NI000068 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 1 February 1923 (103 years old)
Registered office: 9 Hightown Avenue, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT36 4RT, Northern Ireland
Nature of business: Wholesale of fruit and vegetables (SIC 46310)
Wholesale of meat and meat products (SIC 46320)
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco (SIC 46390)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Daniel Hutchinson	Director	Jan 1966	14 Oct 2019	1 other company
William James Moore	Director	Jul 1976	1 Jan 2021	2 other companies
Alan Howard Abraham	Director	Mar 1977	2 Jan 2023	1 other company
John William Driscoll	Director	Feb 1973	24 Apr 2023	1 other company
Neil William Gamble	Director	Jan 1983	3 Apr 2024	32 other companies
Katherine Allison Simpson	Director	Jun 1974	1 Apr 2025	2 other companies
Richard Bryan Ash	Director	Feb 1985	10 Nov 2025	3 other companies
Noel Martin Hegarty	Director	Jan 1969	2 Mar 2026	1 other company
Desmond James Derby	Director	Feb 1977	16 Apr 2026	1 other company
Julie Ann Cherry	Director	Jan 1976	20 Apr 2026	1 other company
Martin John Agnew	Director	Aug 1962	Not published	44 other companies
Geoffrey William Agnew	Director	Apr 1964	Not published	23 other companies
Neil William Gamble	Secretary	Not published	27 May 2024	–

Other companies run by these 12 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: 57
closed down: 17
are FCA-registered: 3

In the full report: all 57 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 12 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 3 on the FCA register
The 35 companies these 12 directors run together
All 26 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (41)

2016

22 June 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

Geoffrey William Agnew gained significant control
John Henderson (Holdings) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
Martin John Agnew gained significant control

Companies House

1923

1 February 1923

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 41 events

All 41 events in its history (6 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 33

Firms connected to Henderson Wholesale

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

connected firm: 1
share its postcode: 1
past links: 3

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
3 past links through former directors

Firms like Henderson Wholesale

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

In Newtownabbey

E.a. Davies & Co LimitedNewtownabbeyAuthorised

In the Belfast (BT) postcode area

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57 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 41 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Henderson Wholesale Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Henderson Wholesale Limited (FRN 728710) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2016 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Henderson Wholesale’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 028 9034 2733 and the website henderson-group.com for Henderson Wholesale. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Henderson Wholesale a scam or clone?

Henderson Wholesale 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 Henderson Wholesale?

It may control client money but not hold it. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Henderson Wholesale handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Henderson Wholesale to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Henderson Wholesale?

Henderson Wholesale is owned by John Henderson (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Henderson Wholesale?

Companies House lists 12 directors of Henderson Wholesale: Daniel Hutchinson, William James Moore, Alan Howard Abraham, John William Driscoll, Neil William Gamble, Katherine Allison Simpson and 6 more.

How long has Henderson Wholesale been in business?

The company was formed on 1 February 1923, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2016.