John Darke Ltd

Reference number: 603847

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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.

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.
  • John Darke Ltd (FRN 603847) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use John Darke's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from John Darke, 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.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

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 name
JOHN DARKE LIMITED
Company number
00572366
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 October 1956 (69 years old)
Registered office
A16 Garage, Grimsby Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0EA
Nature of business
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)
  • Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating (SIC 47110)
  • Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores (SIC 47300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Andrew Wooding Director Apr 1979 5 Sep 2019
Clive Jonathan Edward Darke Director Oct 1943 Not published
Colin Andrew Rodney Darke Director Sep 1948 Not published
Judith Anne Darke Director Nov 1957 Not published
Ann Audrey Darke Director Feb 1959 Not published
Clive Jonathan Edward Darke Secretary Not published 23 Sep 1997

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ingeni Services Group 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 John Darke Ltd FCA authorised?
John Darke Ltd (FRN 603847) 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 John Darke?
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. John Darke Ltd (FRN 603847) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use John Darke's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from John Darke, 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 John Darke?
Protection works through Ingeni Services Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for John Darke's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is John Darke a scam or clone?
John Darke 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 John Darke's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
John Darke's FRN is 603847. You can verify it on the FCA register.