Midwich Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 8 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1979

Website, phone number and address

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Website

midwich.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01379 649200
Address

Midwich Ltd, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4YT, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When midwich.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01379 649200 is
Who else gives the postcode IP22 4YT

Other names (2)

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

Dedicated Leasing Services Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
Mi Finance Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

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: 01436289 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 11 July 1979 (47 years old)
Registered office: Midwich Limited, Vinces Road, Diss, IP22 4YT
Nature of business: Non-specialised wholesale trade (SIC 46900)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Stephen Barry Fenby	Director	Aug 1963	1 Nov 2004	18 other companies
Philip Benjamin Bligh	Director	Jul 1982	23 Dec 2025	2 other companies
Adam Thomas Councell	Director	Jun 1978	2 Mar 2026	150 other companies
Lauren Frances Hall	Secretary	Not published	20 Feb 2026	–

Other companies run by these 3 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: 164
closed down: 58
are FCA-registered: 4

In the full report: all 164 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 4 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
The 6 companies these 3 directors run together
All 14 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

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

Key events (4) All events (32)

2018

11 January 2018

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

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Midwich Group PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1979

11 July 1979

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 32 events

All 32 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 22

Firms connected to Midwich

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Midwich. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm: 1
share a director: 1
past links: 3

In the full report: the connected firm, named

How it is linked: shared directors (1)
Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
3 past links through former directors

Firms like Midwich

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

In Diss

D.p & Mrs S A FiskeDissAuthorised John Edward PillDissAuthorised Kevin Paul MackieDissAuthorised Purely Finance LtdDissAuthorised Soundsleep LimitedDissAuthorised

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164 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 32 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Midwich Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Midwich Limited (FRN 794602) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2018 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Midwich’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01379 649200 and the website midwich.com for Midwich. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Midwich a scam or clone?

Midwich 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 Midwich?

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

Who owns Midwich?

Midwich is owned by Midwich Group PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Midwich?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Midwich: Stephen Barry Fenby, Philip Benjamin Bligh and Adam Thomas Councell.

How long has Midwich been in business?

The company was formed on 11 July 1979, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2018.

Does Midwich use any other names?

It has previously used 2 other names: Dedicated Leasing Services and Mi Finance.