Francis Scott Limited

Reference number: 1017420

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • Francis Scott Limited (FRN 1017420) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Francis Scott, 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.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

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

    07935 730116

  • Verified address

    12 Glenmeadows Drive, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, BH10 5HQ, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Snap-on
  • Snap-on Diagnostics
  • Snap-on Tools

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
15189873
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 October 2023 (2 years old)
Registered office
First Floor, Black Country House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG, England
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Scott David Francis Director Dec 1994 5 Oct 2023

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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 Francis Scott Limited FCA authorised?
Francis Scott Limited (FRN 1017420) 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 Francis Scott?
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. Francis Scott Limited (FRN 1017420) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Francis Scott, 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 Francis Scott?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Francis Scott's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Francis Scott a scam or clone?
Francis Scott 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 Francis Scott's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Francis Scott's FRN is 1017420. You can verify it on the FCA register.