Becketts Consulting Ltd

Reference number: 943096

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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

Platinum Money Limited Reference number: 719368 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.
  • Becketts Consulting Ltd (FRN 943096) is an AR of Platinum Money Limited (FRN 719368). When you use Becketts Consulting's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Becketts Consulting, 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

    07446 983647

  • Verified address

    1 Highfield Grange, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5LT, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
12840565
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 August 2020 (5 years old)
Registered office
New Connexion House Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew John Storr Director Oct 1963 17 Oct 2020

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Platinum Money 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 Becketts Consulting Ltd FCA authorised?
Becketts Consulting Ltd (FRN 943096) 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 Becketts Consulting?
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. Becketts Consulting Ltd (FRN 943096) is an AR of Platinum Money Limited (FRN 719368). When you use Becketts Consulting's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Becketts Consulting, 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 Becketts Consulting?
Protection works through Platinum Money Limited, the principal firm responsible for Becketts Consulting's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Becketts Consulting a scam or clone?
Becketts Consulting 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 Becketts Consulting's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Becketts Consulting's FRN is 943096. You can verify it on the FCA register.