Williams Funerals (Telford) Limited

Reference number: 980995

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reference number: 958152 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Williams Funerals (Telford) Limited (FRN 980995) is an AR of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited (FRN 958152). When you use Williams Funerals (Telford)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Williams Funerals (Telford), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

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 5 other names
  • Harry Edwards
  • John Williams
  • J R Williams
  • The C J Williams Funeral Service of Telford
  • Williams Memorials

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03790329
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 June 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
Argyll House, Dawley Bank, Telford, Salop, TF4 2BD
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Clare Louise Pursehouse Director Feb 1978 16 Jun 1999
Carol Anne Williams Director Mar 1951 16 Jun 1999
Simon John Williams Director Sep 1975 16 Jun 1999
Simon John Williams Secretary Not published 16 Jun 1999

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, 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 Williams Funerals (Telford) Limited FCA authorised?
Williams Funerals (Telford) Limited (FRN 980995) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Williams Funerals (Telford)?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Williams Funerals (Telford) Limited (FRN 980995) is an AR of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited (FRN 958152). When you use Williams Funerals (Telford)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Williams Funerals (Telford), complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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 Williams Funerals (Telford)?
Protection works through Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for Williams Funerals (Telford)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Williams Funerals (Telford) a scam or clone?
Williams Funerals (Telford) 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 Williams Funerals (Telford)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Williams Funerals (Telford)'s FRN is 980995. You can verify it on the FCA register.