Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.: 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 1932

Website, phone number and address

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Website

elyswimbledon.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 8946 9191
Address

Elys, 16 St. Georges Road, London, Merton, SW19 4DP, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When elyswimbledon.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 8946 9191 is, and the 3 other firms that give it
Who else gives the postcode SW19 4DP

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: 00266265 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Public limited company
Incorporated: 17 June 1932 (94 years old)
Registered office: 16 St Georges Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DP
Nature of business: Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Bernard Henry Dreesmann	Director	Jan 1957	10 Jul 1996	19 other companies
Raymond Mark Clacher	Director	Nov 1963	5 Jan 2026	18 other companies
Tanya James	Secretary	Not published	22 Jun 2020	–

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: 29
closed down: 3
went insolvent: 3

In the full report: all 29 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
The 3 that went into liquidation or administration
The 4 on the FCA register
The 8 companies these 2 directors run together
All 17 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (32)

2016

1 July 2016

Morleys Department Stores Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

14 May 2015

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

FCA register

1932

17 June 1932

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 32 events

All 32 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 26

Firms connected to Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms: 5
share a director: 4
share its phone number: 3

In the full report: all 5 connected firms, named

How each is linked: shared directors (4), the same phone number (3), the same postcode (1)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates

Firms like Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.

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29 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 32 events in its history
5 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C. FCA authorised?

Yes, Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C. (FRN 678592) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8946 9191 and the website elyswimbledon.co.uk for Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.. 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 3 other FCA firms.

Is Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C. a scam or clone?

Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.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 Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.?

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

Who owns Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.?

Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C. is owned by Morleys Department Stores Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 1 July 2016.

Who runs Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C.: Bernard Henry Dreesmann and Raymond Mark Clacher.

How long has Elys (Wimbledon) P.L.C. been in business?

The company was formed on 17 June 1932, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2015.