Ransomes Jacobsen Limited

Reference number: 737385

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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  • When ransomesjacobsen.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01473 270000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode IP3 9TT
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

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

Company number
01070731
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 September 1972 (54 years old)
Registered office
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9TT
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery not elsewhere classified (SIC 28990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Barry William Mctavish Director Feb 1982 4 Mar 2026 2 other companies
LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 1 Feb 2021 –

Other companies run by its director

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other companies
2
still active
2

In the full report: all 2 companies, 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 31 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (5) All events (65)

2019

25 June 2019

  • Board replaced: its only director left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2017

18 May 2017

  • Ransomes Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

18 March 2016

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

FCA register

1972

8 September 1972

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 65 events

  • All 65 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 58
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  • All 65 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ransomes Jacobsen Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited (FRN 737385) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Ransomes Jacobsen’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01473 270000 and the website ransomesjacobsen.com for Ransomes Jacobsen. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ransomes Jacobsen a scam or clone?
Ransomes Jacobsen 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 Ransomes Jacobsen?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Ransomes Jacobsen handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Ransomes Jacobsen to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ransomes Jacobsen?
Ransomes Jacobsen is owned by Ransomes Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 18 May 2017.
Who runs Ransomes Jacobsen?
Companies House lists one director of Ransomes Jacobsen: Barry William McTavish.
How long has Ransomes Jacobsen been in business?
The company was formed on 8 September 1972, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2016.

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