Peacock & Binnington 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
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1937

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

01652 600200
Address

Old Foundry, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8NR, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When peacock.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01652 600200 is
Who else gives the postcode DN20 8NR

Other names (1)

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

Peacock & Binnington Former name: A name it was registered under before.

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 (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling

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: 00328944 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 18 June 1937 (89 years old)
Registered office: Old Foundry, Bridge Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8NR
Nature of business: Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft (SIC 46140)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Nicholas Allen Peacock	Director	Mar 1969	17 Oct 1992	2 other companies
Graham William Main	Director	Jul 1970	11 Jan 2010	4 other companies
Marcus James Bourne	Director	Dec 1970	1 Jan 2016	1 other company
Andrew James Walker	Director	Dec 1976	24 Jan 2019	1 other company
Mark Peter Farleigh	Director	May 1981	24 Jan 2019	2 other companies
Mark Peter Farleigh	Secretary	Not published	1 Apr 2016	–

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: 6
closed down: 2
run together: 2

In the full report: all 6 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 2 companies these 5 directors run together
All 18 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Peacock & Binnington’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (31)

2025

1 December 2025

Changed its registered name from "Peacock & Binnington"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Peacock & Binnington Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

10 August 2015

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

FCA register

1937

18 June 1937

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 31 events

All 31 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 24

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

In Brigg

Paul WhitakerBriggAuthorised Victor Asset Finance LtdBriggAppointed representative

In the Doncaster (DN) postcode area

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Peacock & Binnington Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Peacock & Binnington Limited (FRN 668685) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Peacock & Binnington’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01652 600200 and the website peacock.co.uk for Peacock & Binnington. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Peacock & Binnington a scam or clone?

Peacock & Binnington 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 Peacock & Binnington?

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

Who owns Peacock & Binnington?

Peacock & Binnington is owned by Peacock & Binnington Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Peacock & Binnington?

Companies House lists 5 directors of Peacock & Binnington: Nicholas Allen Peacock, Graham William Main, Marcus James Bourne, Andrew James Walker and Mark Peter Farleigh.

How long has Peacock & Binnington been in business?

The company was formed on 18 June 1937, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2015.

Does Peacock & Binnington use any other names?

It has previously used the name Peacock & Binnington.