Derby County (The Rams) Limited: FCA regulated?

No longer authorised

This firm is still listed on the FCA register, but the record is closed. Cover on business done while it was authorised generally still applies, and it cannot take on new regulated business. Authorisation ended 7 August 2026.

This FCA record is no longer authorised, but the company is still on the register with an appointed representative record under FRN 1056967 →.

This company holds another FCA record

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Derby County (The Rams) Ltd Reference number: 1056967 Appointed rep

Website, phone number and address

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Last known website

dcfc.co.uk
Last known phone number

0871 472 1884
Last known address

Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8XL, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When dcfc.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0871 472 1884 is
Who else gives the postcode DE24 8XL

Other names (1)

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

Derby County Football Club Trading name: A name it trades under now.

Past FCA permissions and consumer protection

The record is closed
Cover you already have generally survives the cancellation: FSCS exists for firms that have failed, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can look at a complaint about a firm that has stopped trading, as long as the business was done while it was authorised. New business with this firm has no cover at all, because it is no longer permitted to carry it out.

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: 14190771 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 23 June 2022 (4 years old)
Registered office: Ednaston Park Painters Lane, Ednaston, Ashbourne, DE6 3FA, England
Nature of business: Other sports activities (SIC 93199)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
David Charles Clowes	Director	Apr 1969	23 Jun 2022	59 other companies
Richard Matthew Tavernor	Director	Jun 1970	30 Jun 2022	13 other companies
Richard Matthew Tavernor	Secretary	Not published	23 Jun 2022	–

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: 62
closed down: 11
run together: 10

In the full report: all 62 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 10 companies these 2 directors run together
All 3 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Derby County (The Rams)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (12)

2026

7 August 2026

No longer regulated by the FCA
Stopped being authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2025

12 May 2025

Clowes Developments (UK) Limited gave up control
Derby County (The Rams) Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2023

23 January 2023

Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2022

23 June 2022

Incorporated at Companies House
Clowes Developments (UK) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 12 events

All 12 events in its history (7 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 4

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Derby County (The Rams) Limited FCA authorised?

No. Derby County (The Rams) Limited (FRN 984692) is still listed on the FCA register, but the record is closed: no longer authorised.

Is Derby County (The Rams) a scam or clone?

Derby County (The Rams) is not currently authorised by the FCA. Be cautious and verify any firm on the FCA register before dealing with it.

Is my money safe with Derby County (The Rams)?

Money you handed over while it was authorised generally keeps its protection: FSCS covers firms that have failed, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can look at a complaint about a firm that has stopped trading. New business with Derby County (The Rams) has no cover, because it is no longer permitted to carry it out.

Who owns Derby County (The Rams)?

Derby County (The Rams) is owned by Derby County (The Rams) Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 12 May 2025. Before that, it was controlled by Clowes Developments (UK) Limited.

Who runs Derby County (The Rams)?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Derby County (The Rams): David Charles Clowes and Richard Matthew Tavernor.

How long has Derby County (The Rams) been in business?

The company was formed on 23 June 2022.

Does Derby County (The Rams) use any other names?

It trades as Derby County Football Club.