F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited

Reference number: 679697

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as 5 other names
  • Egenie
  • Forbes Mobility
  • Forbes Professional
  • Forbes Rentals
  • Hotensify

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00687172
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 March 1961 (65 years old)
Registered office
7 Wells Place, Gatton Park Business Centre, Wells Place Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3DR
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment (SIC 77291)
  • Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods (SIC 77299)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Kevin Charles Herring Director Aug 1964 1 Jul 2003
Graeme Pritchard Director Nov 1970 1 Jun 2008
Stephen Lloyd Edwards Director Mar 1966 17 Jan 2011
Susan Jane Bushell Director Nov 1971 1 Mar 2025
Hannah Nicole Forbes Director Mar 1979 19 Mar 2025
Stuart Martin Forbes Director Oct 1949 Not published
Lesley Caroline Baron Secretary Not published 12 Mar 1999
Christine Anne Forbes Secretary Not published 8 Jul 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 9 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.

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  • Forbes Commercial
  • Forbes Direct
  • Forbes Direct Rentals
  • Forbes Hotel Tv
  • Home Entertainment Rentals
  • Included Laundry
  • Jazz Rentals
  • www.forbes-hotel.tv
  • www.forbes-rentals.co.uk

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited (FRN 679697) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited a scam or clone?
F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited 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 F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
F.Donald Forbes & Co.Limited's FRN is 679697. You can verify it on the FCA register.