Channel Commercials PLC

Reference number: 619183

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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 channelcommercials.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01233 629272 is
  • Who else gives the postcode TN23 1EH
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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 (5 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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 status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
30 June 1987 (39 years old)
Registered office
Brunswick Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EH
Nature of business
  • Sale of other motor vehicles (SIC 45190)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Paul Taylor Director Apr 1969 21 Dec 2006 2 other companies
Russell John Ades Director Jan 1970 21 Dec 2006 2 other companies
Clive Ayears Director Dec 1959 21 Dec 2006 2 other companies
Paul Reynolds Elliott Director Apr 1960 21 Dec 2006 2 other companies
Michael Ronald Macintyre Director May 1963 21 Dec 2006 2 other companies
John Anthony Stupple Director Jul 1972 21 Dec 2006 2 other companies
Michael Ronald Macintyre Secretary Not published 9 Jul 2014 –

Other companies run by these 6 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
2
still active
2
run together
2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 companies these 6 directors run together
  • All 10 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

2016

21 November 2016

  • Channel Commercials Holdings Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2014

12 November 2014

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

FCA register

2006

21 December 2006

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 7 new directors took over

Companies House

1987

30 June 1987

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 19 events

  • All 19 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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Firms like Channel Commercials

Other firms of the same type (car leasing or hire), nearest first.

Elsewhere in the UK

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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 19 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Channel Commercials PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Channel Commercials PLC (FRN 619183) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2014 and works as a car leasing or hire. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Channel Commercials’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01233 629272 and the website channelcommercials.co.uk for Channel Commercials. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Channel Commercials a scam or clone?
Channel Commercials 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 Channel Commercials?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Channel Commercials handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Channel Commercials to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Channel Commercials?
Channel Commercials is owned by Channel Commercials Holdings Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 21 November 2016.
Who runs Channel Commercials?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Channel Commercials: Paul Taylor, Russell John Ades, Clive Ayears, Paul Reynolds Elliott, Michael Ronald Macintyre and John Anthony Stupple.
How long has Channel Commercials been in business?
The company was formed on 30 June 1987, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2014.

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