MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY LIMITED

Reference number: 950857

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY LIMITED (FRN 950857) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY 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.

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

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03514611
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 February 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office
The Edge, 2 Chapel Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1NZ, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles (SIC 47640)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon John Mcdonnell Director Oct 1974 20 Feb 1998
Rudy Mcdonnell Secretary Not published 25 Feb 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 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 MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY LIMITED FCA authorised?
MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY LIMITED (FRN 950857) 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 MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY?
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. MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY LIMITED (FRN 950857) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY 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 MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY a scam or clone?
MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY 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 MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MCDONNELL BELL COMPANY's FRN is 950857. You can verify it on the FCA register.