Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) Ltd

Reference number: 1004019

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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

GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED Reference number: 960923 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.
  • Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) Ltd (FRN 1004019) is an AR of GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED (FRN 960923). When you use Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall), 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
  • Geo Hanson & Sons

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00687563
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 March 1961 (65 years old)
Registered office
5 Desford Lane, Peckleton, Leicester, LE9 7RB, England
Nature of business
  • Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Edmund George Hanson Director Jan 1958 Not published
William Anthony Hanson Director Jun 1951 Not published
William Anthony Hanson Secretary Not published Not published

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through GOLDEN LEAVES 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 Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) Ltd FCA authorised?
Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) Ltd (FRN 1004019) 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 Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)?
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. Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) Ltd (FRN 1004019) is an AR of GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED (FRN 960923). When you use Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall), 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 Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)?
Protection works through GOLDEN LEAVES LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) a scam or clone?
Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall) 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 Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Geo Hanson & Sons (Hucknall)'s FRN is 1004019. You can verify it on the FCA register.