Boats Limited

Reference number: 719120

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When boats.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01702 258885 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SS4 2HF
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Boats.co.uk Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Credit Broking

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
04776069
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 May 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
Wallasea Island, Nr. Rochford, SS4 2HF
Nature of business
  • Repair and maintenance of ships and boats (SIC 33150)
  • Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles (SIC 47640)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David Allen Barke Director Dec 1984 25 Feb 2015 10 other companies
Guy John Barke Director Mar 1979 25 Feb 2015 10 other companies
James Christian Barke Director Feb 1974 25 Feb 2015 13 other companies
Oliver David Barke Director Mar 1975 25 Feb 2015 10 other companies
Oliver David Barke Secretary Not published 25 Feb 2015 –

Other companies run by these 4 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
14
closed down
5
run together
12

In the full report: all 14 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 12 companies these 4 directors run together
  • All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Boats’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (16)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Barke Brothers Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

12 November 2015

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

25 February 2015

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

2003

23 May 2003

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

  • All 16 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 8
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Firms connected to Boats

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Boats. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Boats

Other firms of the same type (retailer), nearest first.

In Rochford

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In the Southend-on-Sea (SS) postcode area

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Firms are listed by type and location, best known first. Being listed is not a recommendation: check any firm before you deal with it.

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  • 14 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 16 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Boats Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Boats Limited (FRN 719120) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Boats’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01702 258885 and the website boats.co.uk for Boats. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Boats a scam or clone?
Boats is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Boats?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Boats handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Boats to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Boats?
Boats is owned by Barke Brothers Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Boats?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Boats: David Allen Barke, Guy John Barke, James Christian Barke and Oliver David Barke.
How long has Boats been in business?
The company was formed on 23 May 2003, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2015.
Does Boats use any other names?
It trades as Boats.co.uk.

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