Karcher (U.K.) Limited

Reference number: 779789

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 9 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1978

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

01295 752000
Address

Karcher House, Brookhill Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3ED, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When karcher.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01295 752000 is
Who else gives the postcode OX16 3ED

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: 01350233 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 26 January 1978 (48 years old)
Registered office: Kärcher House, Brookhill Way, Banbury, OX16 3ED, England
Nature of business: Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft (SIC 46140)
Non-specialised wholesale trade (SIC 46900)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Hartmut Otto Jenner	Director	Sep 1965	1 Jul 2001	None
Christian May	Director	Dec 1972	1 Jan 2016	None
Stefan Patzke	Director	Jun 1976	1 Dec 2020	None
Marc Van Ingelgem	Director	Mar 1960	18 Mar 2026	None
Gareth Huw Prosser	Director	Dec 1978	11 May 2026	None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

Confirmation that these 5 directors run no other company
All 19 people who have been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Karcher (U.K.)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (34)

2017

24 October 2017

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

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Kärcher Beteiligungs-Gmbh took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1978

26 January 1978

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 34 events

All 34 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 28

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Karcher (U.K.) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Karcher (U.K.) Limited (FRN 779789) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2017 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Karcher (U.K.)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01295 752000 and the website karcher.co.uk for Karcher (U.K.). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Karcher (U.K.) a scam or clone?

Karcher (U.K.) 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 Karcher (U.K.)?

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

Who owns Karcher (U.K.)?

Karcher (U.K.) is owned by Kärcher Beteiligungs-Gmbh, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Karcher (U.K.)?

Companies House lists 5 directors of Karcher (U.K.): Hartmut Otto Jenner, Christian May, Stefan Patzke, Marc Van Ingelgem and Gareth Huw Prosser.

How long has Karcher (U.K.) been in business?

The company was formed on 26 January 1978, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2017.

Sources and links

Its entry on the FCA register register.fca.org.uk
Its Companies House record gov.uk
Complaints the Financial Ombudsman Service can help with financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Report a scam to the FCA fca.org.uk