Michael James (Jewellers) 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 1984

Website, phone number and address

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Website

MCGOWANSJEWELLERS.COM (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0141 248 5666
Address

4 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 8BA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When mcgowansjewellers.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0141 248 5666 is
Who else gives the postcode G2 8BA

Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

MCGOWANS JEWELLERS Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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 (1 permission)

Credit Broking

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: SC087513 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 3 April 1984 (42 years old)
Registered office: 4 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, G2 8BA
Nature of business: Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Nicola Jayne Sutherland	Director	Mar 1972	14 May 2009	1 other company
Nicola Jayne Sutherland	Secretary	Not published	24 Sep 1998	1 other company

Other companies run by its director

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other company: 1
still active: 1

In the full report: all 1 company, 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

Key dates in its history

Michael James (Jewellers)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (10)

2017

14 April 2017

Nicola Jayne Sutherland gained significant control

Companies House

2016

29 January 2016

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

FCA register

1984

3 April 1984

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

All 10 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 3

Firms connected to Michael James (Jewellers)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Michael James (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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1 other company its directors have run, named
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2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Michael James (Jewellers) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Michael James (Jewellers) Limited (FRN 732151) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2016 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Michael James (Jewellers)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0141 248 5666 and the website MCGOWANSJEWELLERS.COM for Michael James (Jewellers). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Michael James (Jewellers) a scam or clone?

Michael James (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 Michael James (Jewellers)?

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

Who owns Michael James (Jewellers)?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of Michael James (Jewellers): Mrs Nicola Jayne Sutherland (significant influence or control).

Who runs Michael James (Jewellers)?

Companies House lists one director of Michael James (Jewellers): Nicola Jayne Sutherland.

How long has Michael James (Jewellers) been in business?

The company was formed on 3 April 1984, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2016.

Does Michael James (Jewellers) use any other names?

It trades as MCGOWANS JEWELLERS.