Published Date: Oct 24th, 2025
Fife Council’s Trading Standards team has recently received a number of consumer complaints about a Fife company called Central Fife Sheds Ltd, which traded from premises in Glenrothes.
The company stopped trading and went into liquidation on 16th October 2025, with the appointment of Begbies Traynor as official Liquidator.
Many consumers have reported being left out of pocket after paying money in full to the company for goods which have not been supplied, following prolonged delays. If a consumer has paid by debit card or credit card, they may still have a right to seek a refund from their bank/card provider.
Dawn Adamson, Trading Standards Service Manager, said: “Consumers put their trust in a business and are entitled to expect that they receive what they pay for. When a Limited company ceases trading in this manner, the financial impact on its customers, who have paid over their hard-earned money in good faith, is significant.
"Where possible, I would urge consumers to pay by credit card for goods and services costing over £100, as additional statutory protection is provided under Section 75 of The Consumer Credit Act 1974. Paying by debit card offer less protection, but you might still be able to claim a refund through a process called ‘Chargeback’. Be wary of companies who ask for full cash payments months in advance of a proposed delivery or supply date.”
For consumers who have been affected, you can get advice from Advice Direct Scotland, the consumer advice organisation who work in partnership with Trading Standards Services in Scotland. They can be contacted on 0808 164 6000, or online at https://consumeradvice.scot/contact.
