Holt JCB 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 1987

Website, phone number and address

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Website

Holtjcb.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0117 982 7921
Address

Third Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, Somerset, BS11 9ZG, United Kingdom

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When holtjcb.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0117 982 7921 is
Who else gives the postcode BS11 9ZG

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.

Show FCA detail (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling

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: 02199217 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 26 November 1987 (38 years old)
Registered office: Third Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, Avon, BS11 9ZG
Nature of business: Repair of machinery (SIC 33120)
Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery (SIC 46630)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Michael Andrew Winton	Director	Oct 1967	6 Jan 2009	3 other companies
Andrew John Peter Shields	Director	Mar 1979	6 Jan 2009	2 other companies
Peter Shields	Director	Feb 1948	Not published	2 other companies
Michael Andrew Winton	Secretary	Not published	6 Jan 2009	3 other companies

Other companies run by these 3 directors

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other companies: 4
closed down: 1
run together: 2

In the full report: all 4 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 2 companies these 3 directors run together
All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

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

Key events (6) All events (16)

2016

6 April 2016

Andrew John Peter Shields became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)
Michael Andrew Winton became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Peter Shields gained significant control

Companies House

2015

17 June 2015

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

FCA register

1987

26 November 1987

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

All 16 events in its history (6 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 7

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Holt JCB Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Holt JCB Limited (FRN 680121) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Holt JCB’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0117 982 7921 and the website Holtjcb.co.uk for Holt JCB. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Holt JCB a scam or clone?

Holt JCB 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 Holt JCB?

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

Who owns Holt JCB?

Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of Holt JCB: Mr Andrew John Peter Shields (50–75% of shares), Mr Michael Andrew Winton (25–50% of shares) and Mr Peter Shields (significant influence or control).

Who runs Holt JCB?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Holt JCB: Michael Andrew Winton, Andrew John Peter Shields and Peter Shields.

How long has Holt JCB been in business?

The company was formed on 26 November 1987, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2015.