PETER BARNES FUNERALS LIMITED

Reference number: 982485

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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

Golden Charter Limited Reference number: 965279 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.
  • PETER BARNES FUNERALS LIMITED (FRN 982485) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use PETER BARNES FUNERALS's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from PETER BARNES FUNERALS, 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

    01945 700200

  • Verified address

    Unit 14, The Boat House Business Centre, Harbour Square, 1 Harbour Square, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3BH, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08885610
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 February 2014 (12 years old)
Registered office
Unit 14 The Boathouse Business Centre, 1 Harbour Square, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 3BH, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Peter Barnes Director Dec 1933 11 Feb 2014
Diane Margaret Almey Director Feb 1962 12 Mar 2015

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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 PETER BARNES FUNERALS LIMITED FCA authorised?
PETER BARNES FUNERALS LIMITED (FRN 982485) 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 PETER BARNES FUNERALS?
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. PETER BARNES FUNERALS LIMITED (FRN 982485) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use PETER BARNES FUNERALS's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from PETER BARNES FUNERALS, 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 PETER BARNES FUNERALS?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for PETER BARNES FUNERALS's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is PETER BARNES FUNERALS a scam or clone?
PETER BARNES FUNERALS 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 PETER BARNES FUNERALS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
PETER BARNES FUNERALS's FRN is 982485. You can verify it on the FCA register.