Gerard Mann Limited

Reference number: 405813

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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.
  • Gerard Mann Limited (FRN 405813) 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 Gerard Mann, 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.

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00660644
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 May 1960 (66 years old)
Registered office
First Point St. Leonards Road, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS, England
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gillian Hobson Director Jul 1971 1 Aug 2024
Daniel James Mchenry Director May 1974 1 Aug 2024
Farheen Ahmad Director Apr 1987 5 Jun 2026
Gillian Hobson Secretary Not published 1 Aug 2024

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 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.

Show the retired names
  • Gerard Mann Commercials- Birmingham
  • Gerard Mann Commercials-Coventry

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Gerard Mann Limited FCA authorised?
Gerard Mann Limited (FRN 405813) 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 Gerard Mann?
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. Gerard Mann Limited (FRN 405813) 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 Gerard Mann, 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 Gerard Mann?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Gerard Mann's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Gerard Mann a scam or clone?
Gerard Mann 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 Gerard Mann's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Gerard Mann's FRN is 405813. You can verify it on the FCA register.