James Sharp & Co LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 7 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2018

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

0161 764 4043
Address

James Sharp & Co LLP, The Exchange, 5 Bank Street, Bury, BL9 0DN, United Kingdom

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When jamessharp.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0161 764 4043 is
Who else gives the postcode BL9 0DN

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
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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Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Advising on P2P agreements
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
Dealing in investments as agent
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Managing investments
Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

FCA disciplinary action

Companies House record

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

Company number: OC422665 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 30 May 2018 (8 years old)
Registered office: The Exchange, 5 Bank Street, Bury, BL9 0DN, United Kingdom

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Ian Michael Bolton	LLP designated member	Oct 1965	30 May 2018	8 other companies
Martin John Entwistle	LLP designated member	Dec 1966	30 May 2018	5 other companies
Michael Tulip	LLP designated member	Oct 1964	30 May 2018	4 other companies
Stephen James Ross	LLP designated member	May 1972	1 Jul 2020	None

Other companies run by these 4 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: 10
closed down: 5
run together: 4

In the full report: all 10 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 4 companies these 4 directors run together

Key dates in its history

James Sharp & Co’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (13)

2019

11 January 2019

Regulated by the FCA from this date
FCA imposed a requirement (Firm to abide by Deed Poll regarding past business)
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2018

30 May 2018

Incorporated at Companies House
Ian Michael Bolton gained 25–50% of the votes
Martin John Entwistle gained 25–50% of the votes
Michael Tulip gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

In the full report: all 13 events

All 13 events in its history (7 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 4

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In Bury

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In the Bolton (BL) postcode area

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is James Sharp & Co LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, James Sharp & Co LLP (FRN 813845) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2019 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is James Sharp & Co’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0161 764 4043 and the website jamessharp.co.uk for James Sharp & Co. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is James Sharp & Co a scam or clone?

James Sharp & Co 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 Sharp & Co?

It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about James Sharp & Co to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns James Sharp & Co?

Companies House lists 3 people with significant control of James Sharp & Co: Mr Ian Michael Bolton (25–50% of votes), Mr Michael Tulip (25–50% of votes) and Mr Martin John Entwistle (25–50% of votes).

Who runs James Sharp & Co?

Companies House lists 4 directors of James Sharp & Co: Ian Michael Bolton, Martin John Entwistle, Michael Tulip and Stephen James Ross.

How long has James Sharp & Co been in business?

The company was formed on 30 May 2018, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2019.