H.L. Brown & Son Limited

Reference number: 736290

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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

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 4 other names
  • Barbara Cattle
  • Bell Brothers
  • Bright & Sons
  • James Usher & Son

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00111164
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 August 1910 (116 years old)
Registered office
18 St. Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TB, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (SIC 47770)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James John Michael Frampton Director Apr 1963 11 Aug 1992
Richard John Pool Director Mar 1969 15 Sep 2000
Sean Martyn Fowler Director Jun 1962 1 Feb 2022
Nicholas Benedict Brown Director Jul 1969 12 May 2025
Daniel Bernard Brown Director Apr 1966 12 May 2025
Sean Martyn Fowler Secretary Not published 31 Jan 2018

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit 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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  • Credit Broking

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 H.L. Brown & Son Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, H.L. Brown & Son Limited (FRN 736290) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with H.L. Brown & Son?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how H.L. Brown & Son handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about H.L. Brown & Son to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is H.L. Brown & Son a scam or clone?
H.L. Brown & Son 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 H.L. Brown & Son's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
H.L. Brown & Son's FRN is 736290. You can verify it on the FCA register.