Almagrove limited

Reference number: 740196

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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

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.

Also trades as 5 other names
  • Almagrove.co.uk
  • Almagrove Jewellers
  • cash recycle
  • pawnbroker
  • Watch Buyers

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03000668
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 December 1994 (31 years old)
Registered office
458 Wimborne Road Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2EY, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)
  • Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores (not incl. antiques) (SIC 47799)
  • Repair of watches, clocks and jewellery (SIC 95250)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Daniel Grimes Director Apr 1973 1 Dec 1999
Michael Grimes Director May 1976 17 Jan 2019
David Michael Williamson Director Jul 1983 27 Nov 2020

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit 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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  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • 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)

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 Almagrove limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Almagrove limited (FRN 740196) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Almagrove?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Almagrove handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Almagrove to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Almagrove a scam or clone?
Almagrove 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 Almagrove's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Almagrove's FRN is 740196. You can verify it on the FCA register.