Smallridge Bros Limited

Reference number: 688124

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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 smallridgebros.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01271 858426 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EX31 3JZ
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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.
Show FCA detail (5 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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.

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
06509382
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 February 2008 (18 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Sale of other motor vehicles (SIC 45190)
  • Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies (SIC 46610)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Michael James Smallridge Director Jan 1958 20 Feb 2008 1 other company
David John Shambrook Director Jul 1963 20 Feb 2008 None
David John Smallridge Director Apr 1954 20 Feb 2008 None
Elaine Anne Smallridge Director Feb 1957 20 Feb 2008 None
Gillian Smallridge Director Nov 1955 20 Feb 2008 None
Simon Smallridge Director Feb 1980 8 Sep 2021 None
Poppy Lilian Coupe Director Jul 1996 14 Mar 2023 None
Jason Toogood Director Dec 1984 14 Mar 2023 None
Poppy Lilian Coupe Secretary Not published 20 Apr 2022 –

Other companies run by these 8 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 company
1
closed down
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (11) All events (21)

2024

8 January 2024

  • David John Smallridge stopped being a part-owner
  • Elaine Anne Smallridge stopped being a part-owner
  • Gillian Smallridge stopped being a part-owner
  • Michael James Smallridge stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • David John Smallridge became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Elaine Anne Smallridge became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Gillian Smallridge became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Michael James Smallridge became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

16 July 2015

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

FCA register

2008

20 February 2008

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 21 events

  • All 21 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 8
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 21 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Smallridge Bros Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Smallridge Bros Limited (FRN 688124) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2015 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Smallridge Bros’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01271 858426 and the website smallridgebros.co.uk for Smallridge Bros. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Smallridge Bros a scam or clone?
Smallridge Bros 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 Smallridge Bros?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Smallridge Bros handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Smallridge Bros to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Smallridge Bros?
Companies House lists no one with significant control of Smallridge Bros now. Before that, it was controlled by Mr David John Smallridge, Mrs Elaine Anne Smallridge and Mr Michael James Smallridge.
Who runs Smallridge Bros?
Companies House lists 8 directors of Smallridge Bros: Michael James Smallridge, David John Shambrook, David John Smallridge, Elaine Anne Smallridge, Gillian Smallridge, Simon Smallridge and 2 more.
How long has Smallridge Bros been in business?
The company was formed on 20 February 2008, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2015.

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