Ruff Lea Farm Limited

Reference number: 1038112

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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

Dealer Net Finance Limited Reference number: 660336 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.
  • Ruff Lea Farm Limited (FRN 1038112) introduces customers to Dealer Net Finance Limited (FRN 660336). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Ruff Lea Farm.
  • Example: if Ruff Lea Farm refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Ruff Lea Farm 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.

Also trades as
  • Red Blade Mowers

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04627827
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 January 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies (SIC 46610)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Stuart Hinchcliffe Director Sep 1948 3 Jan 2003
Maureen Hinchcliffe Director Dec 1948 3 Jan 2003
Jonathan Nicholas Hinchcliffe Director Apr 1977 28 Nov 2008
Maureen Hinchcliffe Secretary Not published 3 Jan 2003

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Dealer Net Finance 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 Ruff Lea Farm Limited FCA authorised?
Ruff Lea Farm Limited (FRN 1038112) 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 Ruff Lea Farm?
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. Ruff Lea Farm Limited (FRN 1038112) introduces customers to Dealer Net Finance Limited (FRN 660336). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Ruff Lea Farm. Example: if Ruff Lea Farm refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Ruff Lea Farm 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 Ruff Lea Farm?
Protection works through Dealer Net Finance Limited, the principal firm responsible for Ruff Lea Farm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Ruff Lea Farm a scam or clone?
Ruff Lea Farm 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 Ruff Lea Farm's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ruff Lea Farm's FRN is 1038112. You can verify it on the FCA register.