The Bicycle Chain Limited

Reference number: 821357

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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.
  • The Bicycle Chain Limited (FRN 821357) 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 The Bicycle Chain refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Bicycle Chain 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

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Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03057206
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 May 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
Bicycle Chain, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JY, 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
Angela Kenchington Director Dec 1959 19 May 1995
Paul Godfrey Kenchington Director Jul 1953 19 May 1995
Alex Luke Kenchington Director Sep 1983 1 May 2016
Angela Kenchington Secretary Not published 19 May 1995

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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 The Bicycle Chain Limited FCA authorised?
The Bicycle Chain Limited (FRN 821357) 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 The Bicycle Chain?
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. The Bicycle Chain Limited (FRN 821357) 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 The Bicycle Chain refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Bicycle Chain 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 The Bicycle Chain?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for The Bicycle Chain's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Bicycle Chain a scam or clone?
The Bicycle Chain 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 The Bicycle Chain's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Bicycle Chain's FRN is 821357. You can verify it on the FCA register.