Robert Bridgman

Reference number: 972657

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Authorised by the FCA

Robert Bridgman is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When pickeringcars.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01634 215326 is
  • Who else gives the postcode ME8 7TR
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Other names (1)

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

  • Pickering Cars Trading name

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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

FCA disciplinary action

FCA action

action
1
most recent
October 2026
  • Authorisation restored on 20 October 2026
    An annulment application was accepted by the Authority and the firm’s authorisation was restored on 20 October 2026.
  • Permission varied or cancelled on 22 May 2026
    Name: Robert Bridgman (trading as Pickering Cars) Reference Number: 972657 Type of action:  Cancellation  The Authority has cancelled the permission and withdrawn the authorisation of Robert Bridgman (trading as Pickering Cars) (“the Firm”) of Cherry Orchard Farm, Lower Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 7TR. The reason for this action is that the Authority considers the Firm is carrying on no regulated activities to which its Part 4A permission relates.    The Authority’s action took effect on 22 May 2026 and a copy of the Notice of Decision issued under Schedule 6A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the Act), which sets out the reason for the action, is displayed on the Authority’s website and can be accessed using the following link:    https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/decision-notices/robert-bridgman-2026.pdf   As a consequence of this action the Firm is no longer an authorised firm for the purposes of the Act and it may not carry on regulated activities which fall within the scope of the Act.

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.

Key dates in its history

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

Key events (4) All events (7)

2026

20 October 2026

  • FCA action: Authorisation restored

FCA register

22 May 2026

  • FCA action: Permission varied or cancelled

FCA register

2022

14 May 2022

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

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In the full report: all 7 events

  • All 7 events in its history (4 shown here)
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Robert Bridgman FCA authorised?
Yes, Robert Bridgman (FRN 972657) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2022 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Robert Bridgman’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01634 215326 and the website pickeringcars.co.uk for Robert Bridgman. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Robert Bridgman a scam or clone?
Robert Bridgman 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 Robert Bridgman?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Robert Bridgman handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Robert Bridgman to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Has the FCA taken action against Robert Bridgman?
Yes. The FCA register records 1 change to its permissions in 2026. The details are in the disciplinary section above, with links to the FCA's notices.
Does Robert Bridgman use any other names?
It trades as Pickering Cars.

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