1st Locate (UK) Limited

Reference number: 705145

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03702599
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 January 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
Apson House, Bullerthorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 9JN, England
Nature of business
  • Data processing, hosting and related activities (SIC 63110)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Private security activities (SIC 80100)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Darren Guest Director Aug 1974 15 Feb 1999
Andrew Barclay Director Jun 1965 28 Jul 2000
Tracy Channell-Napier Director May 1976 25 Feb 2025
Gary Curley Director Feb 1971 25 Feb 2025

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Activities and protection

What the record covers, and how you are protected

Permissions on the FCA record

  • Lend or arrange credit
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  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st Locate (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, 1st Locate (UK) Limited (FRN 705145) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with 1st Locate (UK)?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how 1st Locate (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about 1st Locate (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is 1st Locate (UK) a scam or clone?
1st Locate (UK) is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is 1st Locate (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
1st Locate (UK)'s FRN is 705145. You can verify it on the FCA register.