Innovation 24 Limited

Reference number: 303980

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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 innovation24.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0844 415 2400 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SK6 2QU
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Other names (3)

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

  • AX Innovation Limited Former name
  • DCML Limited Former name
  • Dealer Car Manager Limited Former 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
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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
03929354
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 February 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office
Unit A3 Lingard Lane, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2QU, England
Nature of business
  • Business and domestic software development (SIC 62012)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Vincent James Powell Director Nov 1978 4 Nov 2024 2 other companies
Ryan Johnson Director May 1995 11 Feb 2025 9 other companies

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
11
closed down
2
still active
9

In the full report: all 11 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
  • All 19 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Innovation 24’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (16) All events (54)

2024

12 November 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "AX Innovation Limited"

FCA register

4 November 2024

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over
  • Accident Exchange Limited gave up control
  • Thomas Doster IV no longer has significant control

Companies House

2023

17 March 2023

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2019

23 October 2019

  • Changed its registered name from "DCML Limited"

FCA register

2017

14 September 2017

  • Accident Exchange Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Automotive And Insurance Solutions Group PLC gave up control
  • Thomas Doster IV gained significant control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Automotive And Insurance Solutions Group PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2006

2 May 2006

  • Board replaced: all 5 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2005

31 January 2005

  • Changed its registered name from "Dealer Car Manager Limited"

FCA register

14 January 2005

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

FCA register

2000

21 February 2000

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 54 events

  • All 54 events in its history (16 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 36
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  • 11 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 54 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Innovation 24 Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Innovation 24 Limited (FRN 303980) 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 Innovation 24’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0844 415 2400 and the website innovation24.co.uk for Innovation 24. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Innovation 24 a scam or clone?
Innovation 24 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 Innovation 24?
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 Innovation 24 to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Innovation 24?
Companies House lists no one with significant control of Innovation 24 now. Before that, it was controlled by Accident Exchange Limited, Mr Thomas Doster IV and Automotive And Insurance Solutions Group PLC.
Who runs Innovation 24?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Innovation 24: Vincent James Powell and Ryan Johnson.
How long has Innovation 24 been in business?
The company was formed on 21 February 2000, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Innovation 24 use any other names?
It has previously used 3 other names: AX Innovation Limited, DCML Limited and Dealer Car Manager Limited.

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