James Porter & Son (jewellers)

Reference number: 679946

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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 james-porter.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0141 221 5855 is
  • Who else gives the postcode G2 8BA
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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.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
SC023116
Company status
Active
Company type
Private unlimited company
Incorporated
3 February 1945 (81 years old)
Registered office
24/26 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, G2 8BA
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) (SIC 47789)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Simon Douglas Porter Director Jun 1973 6 Apr 2006 2 other companies
Rachel Porter Secretary Not published 10 May 2024 –

Other companies run by its director

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other companies
2
still active
2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 3 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

James Porter & Son (jewellers)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (11)

2026

1 February 2026

  • Simon Douglas Porter gained significant control

Companies House

31 January 2026

  • Douglas Frederick Andrew Porter stopped being the majority owner

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Douglas Frederick Andrew Porter became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2015

8 July 2015

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

FCA register

1945

3 February 1945

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 11 events

  • All 11 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 3
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Firms connected to James Porter & Son (jewellers)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with James Porter & Son (jewellers). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 11 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is James Porter & Son (jewellers) FCA authorised?
Yes, James Porter & Son (jewellers) (FRN 679946) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is James Porter & Son (jewellers)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0141 221 5855 and the website james-porter.co.uk for James Porter & Son (jewellers). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is James Porter & Son (jewellers) a scam or clone?
James Porter & Son (jewellers) 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 James Porter & Son (jewellers)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how James Porter & Son (jewellers) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about James Porter & Son (jewellers) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns James Porter & Son (jewellers)?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of James Porter & Son (jewellers): Mr Simon Douglas Porter (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Douglas Frederick Andrew Porter.
Who runs James Porter & Son (jewellers)?
Companies House lists one director of James Porter & Son (jewellers): Simon Douglas Porter.
How long has James Porter & Son (jewellers) been in business?
The company was formed on 3 February 1945, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2015.

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