Husqvarna UK Limited

Reference number: 724585

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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 husqvarna.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0344 225 1540 is
  • Who else gives the postcode DL5 6UP
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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
  • 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 status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 March 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office
Preston Road, Aycliffe Industrial Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6UP
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery other than tractors (SIC 28302)
  • Wholesale of other machinery and equipment (SIC 46690)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Juan Sebastian Poccard Director Jul 1966 12 Jul 2022 1 other company
Howard James Scott Director Jan 1978 12 Jul 2022 4 other companies
Sara Thored Sandwall Director May 1979 31 Aug 2022 None
Stewart Adam Carter Director Dec 1984 1 Jan 2024 None
Bjorn Josef Landen Director Jan 1974 27 Sep 2024 None
Annelene Hutton Secretary Not published 1 May 2024 –

Other companies run by these 5 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
4
still active
4
run together
1

In the full report: all 4 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 1 company these 5 directors run together
  • All 29 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Husqvarna UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2026

27 June 2026

  • Husqvarna Ab took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2025

1 January 2025

  • Howard James Scott gained significant control

Companies House

2024

1 January 2024

  • Glen Anthony Instone no longer has significant control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Glen Anthony Instone gained significant control

Companies House

4 April 2016

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

FCA register

1970

18 March 1970

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 60 events

  • All 60 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 51
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Firms like Husqvarna UK

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

In Newton Aycliffe

In the Darlington (DL) postcode area

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  • 4 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 60 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Husqvarna UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Husqvarna UK Limited (FRN 724585) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2016 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Husqvarna UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0344 225 1540 and the website husqvarna.com/uk for Husqvarna UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Husqvarna UK a scam or clone?
Husqvarna UK 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 Husqvarna UK?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Husqvarna UK handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Husqvarna UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Husqvarna UK?
Husqvarna UK is owned by Husqvarna Ab, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 27 June 2026. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Glen Anthony Instone.
Who runs Husqvarna UK?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Husqvarna UK: Juan Sebastian Poccard, Howard James Scott, Sara Thored Sandwall, Stewart Adam Carter and Bjorn Josef Landen.
How long has Husqvarna UK been in business?
The company was formed on 18 March 1970, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2016.

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