Morris Shapland Financial Services Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 11 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2011

Website, phone number and address

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Website

morris-shapland.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01237 422144
Address

Bucklandville, New Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2BD, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When morris-shapland.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01237 422144 is
Who else gives the postcode EX39 2BD

FCA permissions and consumer protection

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.
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.
Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
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 (12 permissions)

Acting as a CBTL advisor
Acting as a CBTL arranger
Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Advising on P2P agreements
Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
Credit Broking
Debt-counselling
Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Providing Credit Information Services

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: 07696691 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 7 July 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
James Ian Buckland	Director	Jan 1984	7 Jul 2011	None
Mark Anthony Cox	Director	Jan 1980	7 Jul 2011	2 other companies
Andrew Ian Mackenzie-Shapland	Director	Nov 1978	7 Jul 2011	1 other company
Stephen James Keith Morris	Director	Mar 1970	7 Jul 2011	1 other company
Kiaran David Tanton	Director	Jul 1997	1 Apr 2026	None

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: 3
closed down: 3
run together: 1

In the full report: all 3 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

Key dates in its history

Morris Shapland Financial Services’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (14)

2016

6 April 2016

Andrew Ian Mackenzie-Shapland became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
James Ian Buckland gained significant control
Mark Anthony Cox gained significant control
Stephen James Keith Morris became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

3 August 2015

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

FCA register

2011

7 July 2011

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 14 events

All 14 events in its history (7 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 5

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Morris Shapland Financial Services Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Morris Shapland Financial Services Limited (FRN 688217) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2015 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Morris Shapland Financial Services’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01237 422144 and the website morris-shapland.co.uk for Morris Shapland Financial Services. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Morris Shapland Financial Services a scam or clone?

Morris Shapland Financial Services 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 Morris Shapland Financial Services?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Morris Shapland Financial Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Morris Shapland Financial Services?

Companies House lists 4 people with significant control of Morris Shapland Financial Services: Mr Stephen James Keith Morris (25–50% of shares), Mr. Andrew Ian Mackenzie-Shapland (25–50% of shares), Mr James Ian Buckland (significant influence or control) and Mr Mark Anthony Cox (significant influence or control).

Who runs Morris Shapland Financial Services?

Companies House lists 5 directors of Morris Shapland Financial Services: James Ian Buckland, Mark Anthony Cox, Andrew Ian Mackenzie-Shapland, Stephen James Keith Morris and Kiaran David Tanton.

How long has Morris Shapland Financial Services been in business?

The company was formed on 7 July 2011, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2015.