Shire Leasing Plc

Reference number: 313055

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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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Also trades as
  • Click2Finance
  • Finance for Farms
  • Shire Vehicle Solutions

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02476571
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
2 March 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods not elsewhere classified (SIC 77390)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Charles Hayes Director May 1970 1 Jan 2011
Mark David Picken Director Dec 1956 8 Apr 2013
Helen Lumb Director Jul 1967 22 Aug 2014
Jane Marie Mclintock Director Feb 1963 20 Apr 2015
Malcolm James Workman Director Feb 1973 20 Apr 2015
Graham James Coe Director Jan 1974 14 Apr 2022
Emma-Lucy Carruthers Director Sep 1977 24 Apr 2024
Darren Andrew Fletcher Director Jan 1988 1 Aug 2025
Martin Edward Smith Director Aug 1958 Not published
John Worton Director Mar 1956 Not published
Helen Lumb Secretary Not published 22 Aug 2014

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

Show the retired name
  • Shire Advantage

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Shire Leasing Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Shire Leasing Plc (FRN 313055) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Shire Leasing?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Shire Leasing to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Shire Leasing a scam or clone?
Shire Leasing 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 Shire Leasing's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Shire Leasing's FRN is 313055. You can verify it on the FCA register.