Avon Trade Centre Limited

Reference number: 1021864

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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.

Responsible principal firm

Jigsaw Finance Limited Reference number: 679612 Authorised View 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.
  • Avon Trade Centre Limited (FRN 1021864) introduces customers to Jigsaw Finance Limited (FRN 679612). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Avon Trade Centre.
  • Example: if Avon Trade Centre refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Avon Trade Centre 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
15528946
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 February 2024 (2 years old)
Registered office
Beaufort House, 113 Parson Street, Bristol, BS3 5QH, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Francesco Porcaro Director Dec 1967 28 Feb 2024
Sharon Louise Porcaro Director Jan 1969 28 Feb 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Jigsaw Finance 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 Avon Trade Centre Limited FCA authorised?
Avon Trade Centre Limited (FRN 1021864) 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 Avon Trade Centre?
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. Avon Trade Centre Limited (FRN 1021864) introduces customers to Jigsaw Finance Limited (FRN 679612). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Avon Trade Centre. Example: if Avon Trade Centre refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Avon Trade Centre 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 Avon Trade Centre?
Protection works through Jigsaw Finance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Avon Trade Centre's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Avon Trade Centre a scam or clone?
Avon Trade Centre 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 Avon Trade Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Avon Trade Centre's FRN is 1021864. You can verify it on the FCA register.