Stores Direct Limited

Reference number: 1012809

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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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Also trades as
  • Stoves Are Us

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05041152
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 February 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) (SIC 47789)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michael Birtwhistle Director Aug 1964 11 Feb 2004
David Allan Duffy Director Aug 1972 9 Oct 2007
Adam Luke Oldfield Director Mar 1988 8 Oct 2012
Caroline Parker Director Oct 1966 1 May 2023
Caroline Parker Secretary Not published 1 Feb 2018

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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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  • Credit Broking

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Stores Direct Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Stores Direct Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Stores Direct Limited (FRN 1012809) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Stores Direct?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Stores Direct handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Stores Direct to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Stores Direct a scam or clone?
Stores Direct 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 Stores Direct's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Stores Direct's FRN is 1012809. You can verify it on the FCA register.