Celtic F.C. Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 11 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2001

Website, phone number and address

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Website

celticfc.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0871 226 1888
Address

Celtic Park, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G40 3RE, Scotland

In the full report: 3 background checks

When celticfc.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0871 226 1888 is
Who else gives the postcode G40 3RE

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.

Show FCA detail (1 permission)

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: SC223604 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 24 September 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office: Celtic Park, Glasgow, G40 3RE
Nature of business: Operation of sports facilities (SIC 93110)
Activities of sport clubs (SIC 93120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Christopher Mckay	Director	Aug 1975	1 Jan 2016	4 other companies
Michael Gordon Kenneth Nicholson	Director	Feb 1976	10 Sep 2021	5 other companies
Joanne Mcnairn	Secretary	Not published	1 Jul 2024	–

Other companies run by these 2 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: 5
still active: 5
run together: 4

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 4 companies these 2 directors run together
All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Celtic F.C.’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (18)

2016

6 April 2016

Celtic PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

14 October 2015

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

FCA register

2001

24 September 2001

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 18 events

All 18 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 12

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Celtic F.C. Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Celtic F.C. Limited (FRN 703514) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Celtic F.C.’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0871 226 1888 and the website celticfc.com for Celtic F.C.. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Celtic F.C. a scam or clone?

Celtic F.C. 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 Celtic F.C.?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Celtic F.C. handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Celtic F.C. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Celtic F.C.?

Celtic F.C. is owned by Celtic PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Celtic F.C.?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Celtic F.C.: Christopher McKay and Michael Gordon Kenneth Nicholson.

How long has Celtic F.C. been in business?

The company was formed on 24 September 2001, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2015.