JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED

Reference number: 984223

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Golden Charter Limited Reference number: 965279 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 984223) introduces customers to Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES.
  • Example: if JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES itself.
  • 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

    01244 530220

  • Verified address

    John Knowles Funeral Services, Chester Road, Broughton, Chester, Flintshire, CH4 0DL, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11761454
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 January 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
Charlotte James House Chester Road, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0DL, Wales
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Timothy Andrew Knowles Director Jun 1963 11 Jan 2019

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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 JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED FCA authorised?
JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 984223) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 984223) introduces customers to Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES. Example: if JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES itself. 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 KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES a scam or clone?
JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES 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 KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
JOHN KNOWLES FUNERAL SERVICES's FRN is 984223. You can verify it on the FCA register.