1st office equipment limited

Reference number: 680986

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03690919
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 December 1998 (27 years old)
Registered office
Unit 14 The Maltings The Maltings Industrial Estate, Brassmill Lane, Bath, Somerset, BA1 3JL, England
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of office machinery and equipment (including computers) (SIC 77330)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ernest John Valentine Warrender Director Feb 1956 1 Oct 2009
Andrew Richard Miles Jones Director Nov 1963 8 Jan 2014
Mark John Evans Director Sep 1967 1 Apr 2026
Catherine Elizabeth Mcwilliam Director Feb 1977 1 Apr 2026
Peter Norman Director Apr 1978 1 Apr 2026
Richard Anthony Roper Secretary Not published 31 Dec 1998

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
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  • 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

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • crown copiers

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st office equipment limited FCA authorised?
Yes, 1st office equipment limited (FRN 680986) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with 1st office equipment?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how 1st office equipment handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about 1st office equipment to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is 1st office equipment a scam or clone?
1st office equipment 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 office equipment's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
1st office equipment's FRN is 680986. You can verify it on the FCA register.