The Funding Corporation (1) Limited

Reference number: 721522

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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

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

    01244 200746

  • Verified address

    International House, Kingsfield Court, Chester Business Park, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9RF, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04189928
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 March 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
The Gate, International Drive, Solihull, B90 4WA, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial leasing (SIC 64910)
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Patrick Hanlon Director Apr 1961 3 Aug 2020
Harsimar Gharial Secretary Not published 24 Dec 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.

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  • 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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  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

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 Funding Corporation (1) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Funding Corporation (1) Limited (FRN 721522) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Funding Corporation (1)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about The Funding Corporation (1) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Funding Corporation (1) a scam or clone?
The Funding Corporation (1) 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 Funding Corporation (1)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Funding Corporation (1)'s FRN is 721522. You can verify it on the FCA register.