W.P.Brown Limited

Reference number: 673378

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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.

Also trades as
  • Browns York

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00247461
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 April 1930 (96 years old)
Registered office
17 Davygate, York, YO1 8QT
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Shane Longhorne Director Dec 1957 7 Sep 1998
Nicholas Edward Rhodes Brown Director Feb 1959 Not published
Shane Longhorne Secretary Not published 18 Feb 2014

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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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is W.P.Brown Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, W.P.Brown Limited (FRN 673378) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with W.P.Brown?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how W.P.Brown handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about W.P.Brown to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is W.P.Brown a scam or clone?
W.P.Brown 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 W.P.Brown's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
W.P.Brown's FRN is 673378. You can verify it on the FCA register.