Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) 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 1976

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

01206 765444
Address

Hatfields Home Furnishers, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0LA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When hatfieldsofcolchester.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01206 765444 is
Who else gives the postcode CO3 0LA

Other names (2)

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

Hatfields Budget & Clearance Outlet Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Hatfields of Colchester Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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: 01256383 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 29 April 1976 (50 years old)
Registered office: Peartree Rd, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0LA
Nature of business: Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores (SIC 47530)
Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store (SIC 47599)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Andrew David London	Director	Apr 1969	13 Aug 1997	3 other companies
Robert John London	Director	Mar 1971	1 Apr 2007	1 other company
Malcolm Daniel Durbridge	Director	Mar 1969	1 Apr 2009	1 other company
Andrew David London	Secretary	Not published	1 Nov 2008	3 other companies

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: 3
closed down: 1
run together: 2

In the full report: all 3 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
The 2 companies these 3 directors run together
All 8 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (19)

2016

6 April 2016

Hatfields Furnishers Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

25 February 2015

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

FCA register

1976

29 April 1976

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 19 events

All 19 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 11

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) Limited (FRN 666994) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01206 765444 and the website hatfieldsofcolchester.com for Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) a scam or clone?

Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) 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 Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway)?

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

Who owns Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway)?

Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) is owned by Hatfields Furnishers Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway)?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway): Andrew David London, Robert John London and Malcolm Daniel Durbridge.

How long has Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) been in business?

The company was formed on 29 April 1976, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2015.

Does Hatfields Furnishers (Stanway) use any other names?

It trades as Hatfields Budget & Clearance Outlet and Hatfields of Colchester.