First Leasing UK Limited

Reference number: 976116

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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

WestWon Limited Reference number: 738235 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.
  • First Leasing UK Limited (FRN 976116) is an AR of WestWon Limited (FRN 738235). When you use First Leasing UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from First Leasing UK, 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.

Also trades as
  • Scaffold Finance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
FIRST LEASING UK LTD
Company number
04401552
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 March 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
19 Langford Gardens, Grantham, NG31 8DW, England
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Carl James Redding Director Mar 1990 26 Jul 2021
Carl James Redding Secretary Not published 4 Jan 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 WestWon 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 First Leasing UK Limited FCA authorised?
First Leasing UK Limited (FRN 976116) 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 First Leasing UK?
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. First Leasing UK Limited (FRN 976116) is an AR of WestWon Limited (FRN 738235). When you use First Leasing UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from First Leasing UK, 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 First Leasing UK?
Protection works through WestWon Limited, the principal firm responsible for First Leasing UK's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is First Leasing UK a scam or clone?
First Leasing UK 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 First Leasing UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
First Leasing UK's FRN is 976116. You can verify it on the FCA register.