Howarth of London Limited

Reference number: 735008

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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 howarthlondon.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7935 2407 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1U 7PN
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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.
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  • Credit Broking
  • 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.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
00492396
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 March 1951 (75 years old)
Registered office
31 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 7PN
Nature of business
  • Manufacture of musical instruments (SIC 32200)
  • Retail sale of musical instruments and scores (SIC 47591)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Annette Julia Cooney Director Mar 1966 19 Apr 2024 2 other companies
Kenneth Le Meunier-Fitzhugh (Dr) Director Nov 1960 24 Apr 2024 1 other company

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
2
still active
2
run together
1

In the full report: all 2 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 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 5 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Howarth of London’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (16)

2018

25 January 2018

  • Howarth Of London (Holdings) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Jeremy Walsworth stopped being a part-owner
  • Nigel James Clark stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

18 May 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

  • Jeremy Walsworth became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Nigel James Clark became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

1951

7 March 1951

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

  • All 16 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 6
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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 16 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Howarth of London Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Howarth of London Limited (FRN 735008) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2016 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Howarth of London’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7935 2407 and the website howarthlondon.com for Howarth of London. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Howarth of London a scam or clone?
Howarth of London 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 Howarth of London?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Howarth of London handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Howarth of London to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Howarth of London?
Howarth of London is owned by Howarth Of London (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 25 January 2018. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Jeremy Walsworth and Mr Nigel James Clark.
Who runs Howarth of London?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Howarth of London: Annette Julia Cooney and Kenneth Le Meunier-Fitzhugh (Dr).
How long has Howarth of London been in business?
The company was formed on 7 March 1951, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2016.

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