Designs for Life Studio Limited

Reference number: 1031866

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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.
  • Designs for Life Studio Limited (FRN 1031866) 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 Designs for Life Studio refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Designs for Life Studio 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
06046955
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 January 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
290 Church Road, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0LF
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) (SIC 47789)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Kenneth Hughes Director May 1943 10 Jan 2007
Shaun Hughes Director Sep 1971 12 Nov 2007
Gary Hughes Director Mar 1968 14 Apr 2025
Marlene Hughes Secretary Not published 14 Apr 2025

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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 Designs for Life Studio Limited FCA authorised?
Designs for Life Studio Limited (FRN 1031866) 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 Designs for Life Studio?
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. Designs for Life Studio Limited (FRN 1031866) 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 Designs for Life Studio refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Designs for Life Studio 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 Designs for Life Studio?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Designs for Life Studio's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Designs for Life Studio a scam or clone?
Designs for Life Studio 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 Designs for Life Studio's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Designs for Life Studio's FRN is 1031866. You can verify it on the FCA register.