William Alty & Sons Limited

Reference number: 962402

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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
  • The Alty Funeral Service

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00346916
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 December 1938 (87 years old)
Registered office
Broomfield Place, Blackburn, BB2 1XF
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Russell Alty Director Feb 1956 3 Apr 2002
Caroline Hill Director Mar 1969 22 Nov 2013
Claire Humphreys Director Aug 1982 29 Jun 2022
Aimee Alty Director Aug 1993 5 Jun 2024
Russell Alty Secretary Not published 2 Jul 2001

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Funeral plans FSCS may apply
    Funeral plans are FSCS protected. If the provider fails, the FSCS can arrange for your plan to be honoured or pay compensation.

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Limits on what they may do

  • No Trust withdrawals without prior FCA consent
    William Alty & Sons Limited (the “Firm”) applies under section 55L(5)(a) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) for the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) to impose the following requirement (the “Requirement”) on the Part 4A permission of the Firm as set out in the terms below. Requirement: Trust surplus withdrawals 1. The Firm will notify the FCA prior to any withdrawal of trust surpluses proposed under FPCOB 3.2.12, from The Alty Funeral Service Trust. The Firm will not make any such withdrawals without obtaining prior written consent from the FCA. Interpretation 2. In this Requirement terms have the same meaning as in the FCA Handbook, unless otherwise stated.

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 William Alty & Sons Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, William Alty & Sons Limited (FRN 962402) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with William Alty & Sons?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about William Alty & Sons to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is William Alty & Sons a scam or clone?
William Alty & Sons 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 William Alty & Sons's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
William Alty & Sons's FRN is 962402. You can verify it on the FCA register.