Marston's PLC

Reference number: 708620

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00031461
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
14 May 1890 (136 years old)
Registered office
St Johns House, St Johns Square, Wolverhampton, WV2 4BH, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Licenced restaurants (SIC 56101)
  • Public houses and bars (SIC 56302)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Bridget Lea Director Oct 1968 1 Sep 2019
Octavia Kate Morley Director Apr 1968 1 Jan 2020
Nicholas John Varney Director Nov 1962 1 Jul 2022
Justin Mark Platt Director May 1971 10 Jan 2024
Rachel Claire Elizabeth Osborne Director Mar 1965 23 Jan 2024
Kenneth Lever Director Sep 1953 8 Jul 2024
Stephen Robert Hopson Director Jan 1980 8 Sep 2025
Bethan Raybould Secretary Not published 1 Feb 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit 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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  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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 Marston's PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Marston's PLC (FRN 708620) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Marston's?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Marston's handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Marston's to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Marston's a scam or clone?
Marston's 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 Marston's's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Marston's's FRN is 708620. You can verify it on the FCA register.