Stocks Sewing Machines Limited

Reference number: 663301

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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 stocks.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0113 242 9378 is
  • Who else gives the postcode LS11 9RT
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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.

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
03746702
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 April 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
14 Croydon Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 9RT
Nature of business
  • Installation of industrial machinery and equipment (SIC 33200)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Andrea Todd Director Mar 1968 19 Feb 2007 1 other company
Andrew Linforth Stocks Director Jan 1971 19 Feb 2007 1 other company
Andrea Todd Secretary Not published 7 Apr 1999 1 other company

Other companies run by these 2 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
still active
1
run together
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 5 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Stocks Sewing Machines’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (15)

2016

8 April 2016

  • Andrea Todd became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

6 April 2016

  • Andrew Linforth Stocks became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2015

4 February 2015

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

FCA register

1999

7 April 1999

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 15 events

  • All 15 events in its history (5 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 15 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Stocks Sewing Machines Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Stocks Sewing Machines Limited (FRN 663301) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Stocks Sewing Machines’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0113 242 9378 and the website stocks.co.uk for Stocks Sewing Machines. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Stocks Sewing Machines a scam or clone?
Stocks Sewing Machines 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 Stocks Sewing Machines?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Stocks Sewing Machines handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Stocks Sewing Machines to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Stocks Sewing Machines?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Stocks Sewing Machines: Mr Andrew Linforth Stocks (50–75% of shares) and Mrs Andrea Todd (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Stocks Sewing Machines?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Stocks Sewing Machines: Andrea Todd and Andrew Linforth Stocks.
How long has Stocks Sewing Machines been in business?
The company was formed on 7 April 1999, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2015.

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