Hardy's Of Kilkeel 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 1989

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

028 4176 3366
Address

Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd, 40-46 Newry Street, Kilkeel, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 4DN, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When hardysofkilkeel.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 028 4176 3366 is
Who else gives the postcode BT34 4DN

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: NI022396 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 24 February 1989 (37 years old)
Registered office: 40-46 Newry St Newry Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4DN, Northern Ireland
Nature of business: Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores (SIC 47540)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Anne Hardy	Director	Aug 1955	24 Feb 1989	None
Paul Hardy	Director	May 1956	24 Feb 1989	4 other companies
Conor Paul Hardy	Director	Mar 1981	10 Mar 2026	None
Anne Hardy	Secretary	Not published	24 Feb 1989	None

Other companies run by these 3 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: 4
still active: 4

In the full report: all 4 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration

Key dates in its history

Hardy's Of Kilkeel’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (10)

2016

31 December 2016

Anne Elizabeth Hardy became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Paul Hardy became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

13 May 2015

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

FCA register

1989

24 February 1989

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

All 10 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 3

Firms connected to Hardy's Of Kilkeel

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

connected firm: 1
share its postcode: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates

Firms like Hardy's Of Kilkeel

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

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4 other companies its directors have run, named
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1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hardy's Of Kilkeel Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Hardy's Of Kilkeel Limited (FRN 677880) 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 Hardy's Of Kilkeel’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 028 4176 3366 and the website hardysofkilkeel.co.uk for Hardy's Of Kilkeel. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Hardy's Of Kilkeel a scam or clone?

Hardy's Of Kilkeel 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 Hardy's Of Kilkeel?

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

Who owns Hardy's Of Kilkeel?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Hardy's Of Kilkeel: Mr Paul Hardy (25–50% of shares) and Mrs Anne Elizabeth Hardy (25–50% of shares).

Who runs Hardy's Of Kilkeel?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Hardy's Of Kilkeel: Anne Hardy, Paul Hardy and Conor Paul Hardy.

How long has Hardy's Of Kilkeel been in business?

The company was formed on 24 February 1989, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2015.