Central Trust Limited

Reference number: 739724

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 2 warnings naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07020381
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 September 2009 (16 years old)
Registered office
25-27 Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3NX, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of mortgage finance companies (SIC 64922)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Clive Turner Director Jun 1958 17 Sep 2009
Debbie Carol Burton Director Jun 1971 5 Feb 2015
Jane Elizabeth Mcmahon Director Oct 1954 19 Oct 2016
Paul Joseph Hollander Director Sep 1980 19 Jan 2017
Graeme John Affleck Director May 1985 11 Aug 2025
Tara Cross Secretary Not published 1 Nov 2024

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 020 4538 6377
Fake email addresses (2)
  • info@centraltrust.eu
  • info@ukgulfinvestment.com
Fake websites (3)
  • centralltrust.com
  • centraltrust.eu
  • ukgulfinvestment.com
The 2 FCA warnings these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL Administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL Advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Acting as a CBTL Lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Central Lending
  • Platinum Loans

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Trust Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Central Trust Limited (FRN 739724) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Central Trust?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Central Trust to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Central Trust a scam or clone?
Central Trust 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 Central Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Central Trust's FRN is 739724. You can verify it on the FCA register.