Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co Ltd

Reference number: 984203

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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 Charter Limited Reference number: 965279 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.
  • Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co Ltd (FRN 984203) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07722123
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 July 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
79 Grafton Road, West Bromwich, B71 4EG, England
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sharon Michelle Goodridge-Milford Director Dec 1969 29 Jul 2011
Marquell Milford Secretary Not published 29 Jul 2011

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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 Charter 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 Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co Ltd FCA authorised?
Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co Ltd (FRN 984203) 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 Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co?
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. Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co Ltd (FRN 984203) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co, 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 Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co a scam or clone?
Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co 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 Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Goodridge-Milford Funeral Directors & Co's FRN is 984203. You can verify it on the FCA register.