Inland Waterways Association (The)

Reference number: 308089

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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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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When waterways.org.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01494 783453 is
  • Who else gives the postcode HP4 1EF
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Other names (4)

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

  • IWA Festivals Trading name
  • IWA Sales Trading name
  • Waterway Recovery Group Trading name
  • Inland Waterways Enterprises Ltd Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
00612245
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 October 1958 (68 years old)
Registered office
Hardy House, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1EF, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Robert James Atkins Director Feb 1946 3 Apr 2017 None
David Lawrence Chapman Director Aug 1943 28 Sep 2019 None
Hannah Rigley Director Aug 1994 25 Sep 2021 None
Michael John Wills Director Jul 1951 24 Sep 2022 6 other companies
Peter John Court Marlow Director May 1952 23 Sep 2023 3 other companies
Paul Roland Strudwick Director Mar 1947 23 Sep 2023 None
Ian Christopher Redmond Sesnan (Dr) Director Apr 1957 6 Jul 2024 None
Colin Howard Porter Director Mar 1950 19 Aug 2024 10 other companies
Matthew Peter Rogers Director Oct 1965 19 Sep 2026 None
Tiffany Gale-Haynes Director Oct 1981 19 Sep 2026 None
Jessica Aimee Van Der Drift Director May 1991 19 Sep 2026 None
Alexander Thomas Barty Director Apr 1998 19 Sep 2026 1 other company
David Treharne Morgan Director Oct 1941 19 Sep 2026 21 other companies
Christopher John Knell Director Jun 1981 19 Sep 2026 2 other companies
Neil Bruce Edwards Secretary Not published 29 May 2024 –

Other companies run by these 14 directors

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other companies
41
closed down
10
run together
2

In the full report: all 41 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 14 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 companies these 14 directors run together
  • All 120 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Inland Waterways Association (The)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (254)

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1958

2 October 1958

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 254 events

  • All 254 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 243
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Inland Waterways Association (The) FCA authorised?
Yes, Inland Waterways Association (The) (FRN 308089) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Inland Waterways Association (The)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01494 783453 and the website waterways.org.uk for Inland Waterways Association (The). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Inland Waterways Association (The) a scam or clone?
Inland Waterways Association (The) 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 Inland Waterways Association (The)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Inland Waterways Association (The) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs Inland Waterways Association (The)?
Companies House lists 14 directors of Inland Waterways Association (The): Robert James Atkins, David Lawrence Chapman, Hannah Rigley, Michael John Wills, Peter John Court Marlow, Paul Roland Strudwick and 8 more.
How long has Inland Waterways Association (The) been in business?
The company was formed on 2 October 1958, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Inland Waterways Association (The) use any other names?
It trades as IWA Festivals, IWA Sales and Waterway Recovery Group. It has previously used the name Inland Waterways Enterprises Ltd.

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