JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME LTD

Reference number: 1034278

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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.
  • JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME LTD (FRN 1034278) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01542 831288

  • Verified address

    25 East Cathcart Street, Buckie, Moray, AB56 1PJ, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • JOE DAWSONS FUNERAL HOME

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC760936
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 March 2023 (3 years old)
Registered office
25 East Cathcart Street, Buckie, AB56 1PJ, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen James Westall Director Oct 1985 1 Jul 2025

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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 JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME LTD FCA authorised?
JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME LTD (FRN 1034278) 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 JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME?
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. JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME LTD (FRN 1034278) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 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 JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME a scam or clone?
JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME 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 JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
JOE DAWSONS OF BUCKIE FUNERAL HOME's FRN is 1034278. You can verify it on the FCA register.