Halfords Limited

Reference number: 724263

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Cycle2Work

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00103161
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 May 1909 (117 years old)
Registered office
Icknield Street Drive, Washford West, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0DE
Nature of business
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Karen Bellairs Director Feb 1977 10 Dec 2019
Paul David O'Hara Director Apr 1978 7 Dec 2021
Johanna Ruth Hartley Director Mar 1975 16 Jun 2022
Henry Benedict Birch Director Feb 1969 16 Apr 2025
Jessica Ann Frame Director Jul 1981 21 Jul 2025
Timothy Joseph Gerard O'Gorman Secretary Not published 18 Jan 2016

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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 one trading name. 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 name
  • Cycle Republic

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Halfords Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Halfords Limited (FRN 724263) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Halfords?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Halfords handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Halfords to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Halfords a scam or clone?
Halfords 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 Halfords's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Halfords's FRN is 724263. You can verify it on the FCA register.