GROUP 1 RETAIL LIMITED
Reference number: 312637
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This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.
Identity
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Group 1 Retail Ltd, First Point, St. Leonards Road, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS, United Kingdom
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Company details
From the company's Companies House record.
- Company number
- 00194561
- Company status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 19 December 1923 (102 years old)
- Registered office
- First Point St. Leonards Road, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS, England
- Nature of business
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- 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
- Give regulated advice FSCS may applyA claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
- Manage or trade investments FSCS may applyEligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
- Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may applyEligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
- Lend or arrange credit No FSCS coverConsumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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- Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
- Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
- Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
- Credit Broking
- Dealing in investments as agent
- Debt Adjusting
- Debt-counselling
- Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
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.
Previously registered as
The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.
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Names it no longer trades under
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is GROUP 1 RETAIL LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, GROUP 1 RETAIL LIMITED (FRN 312637) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GROUP 1 RETAIL?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about GROUP 1 RETAIL to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GROUP 1 RETAIL a scam or clone?
GROUP 1 RETAIL 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 GROUP 1 RETAIL's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GROUP 1 RETAIL's FRN is 312637. You can verify it on the FCA register.