ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME LIMITED

Reference number: 980653

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Golden Charter Limited Reference number: 965279 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME LIMITED (FRN 980653) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01524 851595

  • Verified address

    2 Middleton Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2QD, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04227429
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 June 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
2 Middleton Road, Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 2QD
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Kathleen Mcvernon Director Mar 1942 1 Jun 2001
Stewart Keith Mcvernon Director Oct 1946 1 Jun 2001
Jonathan Keith Mcvernon Director Dec 1975 23 Jun 2003
David Stewart Mcvernon Director Jun 1978 23 Jun 2003
Suzanne Elizabeth Mcvernon Director Jan 1978 1 Dec 2016
Joanne Mcvernon Director Jul 1976 1 Dec 2016
Stewart Keith Mcvernon Secretary Not published 1 Jun 2001

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME LIMITED FCA authorised?
ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME LIMITED (FRN 980653) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME LIMITED (FRN 980653) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME a scam or clone?
ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME 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 ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ALEX WILLIS FUNERAL HOME's FRN is 980653. You can verify it on the FCA register.