Castle Sundborn Limited

Reference number: 125913

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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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  • When castlesundborn.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01666 825200 is, and the other firm that gives it
  • Who else gives the postcode SN16 9AU
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Other names (4)

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

  • Castle Sundborn The Investment Centre Former name
  • Castle Sundborn Healthcare Former trading name
  • The Insurance Centre Former trading name
  • The Investment Centre Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
00818135
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 September 1964 (62 years old)
Registered office
The Old Bank, 10 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AU, England
Nature of business
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding (SIC 66290)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Julie Elizabeth Curtis Director Aug 1967 1 Nov 2020 None
Alison Mary Bather Director Nov 1962 1 Aug 2023 None
Soeren Georg Joakim Bornold Director Mar 1978 28 Jan 2026 None
Anthony Sven Bather Director Jan 1962 Not published 1 other company
Julie Elizabeth Curtis Secretary Not published 5 Feb 2006 –

Other companies run by these 4 directors

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other company
1
still active
1

In the full report: all 1 company, 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
  • All 6 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (7) All events (22)

2016

1 July 2016

  • Anthony Sven Bather became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

24 July 2001

  • Changed its registered name from "Castle Sundborn The Investment Centre"

FCA register

1994

18 July 1994

  • Regulated by the Personal Investment Authority from this date

FCA register

1964

2 September 1964

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 22 events

  • All 22 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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Firms connected to Castle Sundborn

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

connected firms
3
share its phone number
1
share its postcode
3

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same phone number (1), the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Castle Sundborn

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

In Malmesbury

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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 22 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Castle Sundborn Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Castle Sundborn Limited (FRN 125913) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Castle Sundborn’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01666 825200 and the website castlesundborn.co.uk for Castle Sundborn. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by one other FCA firm.
Is Castle Sundborn a scam or clone?
Castle Sundborn 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 Castle Sundborn?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Castle Sundborn to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Castle Sundborn?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Castle Sundborn: Mr Anthony Sven Bather (50–75% of shares).
Who runs Castle Sundborn?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Castle Sundborn: Julie Elizabeth Curtis, Alison Mary Bather, Soeren Georg Joakim Bornold and Anthony Sven Bather.
How long has Castle Sundborn been in business?
The company was formed on 2 September 1964, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Castle Sundborn use any other names?
It has previously used 4 other names, including Castle Sundborn The Investment Centre, Castle Sundborn Healthcare and The Insurance Centre.

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