LEATHER TAYLOR LIMITED

Reference number: 981319

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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

Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reference number: 958152 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.
  • LEATHER TAYLOR LIMITED (FRN 981319) is an AR of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited (FRN 958152). When you use LEATHER TAYLOR's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from LEATHER TAYLOR, 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

    01983 529090

  • Verified address

    Geoff Leather Funeral Directors, 45 St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1LG, United Kingdom

Also trades as 4 other names
  • Fernhill Park Woodland Burial Ground
  • Geoff Leather Independent Funeral Directors
  • HV Taylor & Son
  • Isle of Wight Unattended Funerals

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03469597
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 November 1997 (28 years old)
Registered office
45 St James Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1LG, England
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Adrian Harfield Medley Director Aug 1947 21 Nov 1997
Laurence Woodford Gustar Director Dec 1950 6 Apr 1998
Geoffrey Leather Director Nov 1948 6 Apr 1998
Robin Anthony Leather Director Jul 1974 28 Sep 2013
Christine Mary Field Director May 1951 16 Mar 2022
Colin Matthissen Director Jun 1957 1 May 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ecclesiastical Planning Services 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.

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
  • HV Taylor & Son Geoff Leather Independent Funeral Directors

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is LEATHER TAYLOR LIMITED FCA authorised?
LEATHER TAYLOR LIMITED (FRN 981319) 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 LEATHER TAYLOR?
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. LEATHER TAYLOR LIMITED (FRN 981319) is an AR of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited (FRN 958152). When you use LEATHER TAYLOR's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from LEATHER TAYLOR, 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 LEATHER TAYLOR?
Protection works through Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for LEATHER TAYLOR's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is LEATHER TAYLOR a scam or clone?
LEATHER TAYLOR 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 LEATHER TAYLOR's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
LEATHER TAYLOR's FRN is 981319. You can verify it on the FCA register.