FRED HUGHES LIMITED

Reference number: 692490

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Fred Hughes TV
  • Hughes & Fiddler

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02112934
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 March 1987 (39 years old)
Registered office
Fred Hughes Ltd, 27 Harewood Road, Preston, PR1 6XH, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods (SIC 77299)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gary John Fiddler Director Dec 1968 19 Jun 2025
Gregory Fiddler Director Feb 1950 Not published
Trevor John Fiddler Director Mar 1944 Not published
Trevor John Fiddler Secretary Not published Not published

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · 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 a regulated home credit loan agreement as lender
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the lender's rights and duties under a regulated home credit loan agreement
  • 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is FRED HUGHES LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, FRED HUGHES LIMITED (FRN 692490) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with FRED HUGHES?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how FRED HUGHES handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about FRED HUGHES to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is FRED HUGHES a scam or clone?
FRED HUGHES 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 FRED HUGHES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
FRED HUGHES's FRN is 692490. You can verify it on the FCA register.