Astro Mechanical Handling Limited

Reference number: 923632

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Astro Mechanical Handling Limited (FRN 923632) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if Astro Mechanical Handling refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Astro Mechanical Handling itself.
  • 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05244766
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 September 2004 (21 years old)
Registered office
Cathedral House, 5 Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7AA, England
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles (SIC 77120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Clarke Director Jul 1968 29 Sep 2004
Steven John Ward Director Apr 1965 29 Sep 2004
Steven John Ward Secretary Not published 29 Sep 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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 Astro Mechanical Handling Limited FCA authorised?
Astro Mechanical Handling Limited (FRN 923632) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Astro Mechanical Handling?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Astro Mechanical Handling Limited (FRN 923632) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if Astro Mechanical Handling refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Astro Mechanical Handling itself. 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 Astro Mechanical Handling?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Astro Mechanical Handling's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Astro Mechanical Handling a scam or clone?
Astro Mechanical Handling 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 Astro Mechanical Handling's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Astro Mechanical Handling's FRN is 923632. You can verify it on the FCA register.