Kimberley Caravan Centre 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 1983
Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

0115 938 2401
Address

Eastwood Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2HX, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When kimberleycaravans.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0115 938 2401 is
Who else gives the postcode NG16 2HX

Other names (1)

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

Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

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 (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling

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.

Concerns on the company record

Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.

Company number: 01702419 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 24 February 1983 (43 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Christopher Michael Lowe	Director	Feb 1973	11 Dec 2000	3 other companies
Maria Philomena Lowe	Director	Apr 1940	Not published	None
Michael Lowe	Director	Dec 1947	Not published	2 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: 4
closed down: 1
run together: 1

In the full report: all 4 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 1 company these 3 directors run together

Key dates in its history

Kimberley Caravan Centre’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (10)

2016

6 April 2016

Christopher Michael Lowe became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
Michael Lowe became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2015

6 May 2015

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

FCA register

1983

24 February 1983

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 10 events

All 10 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 1

Firms like Kimberley Caravan Centre

Other firms of the same type (car dealer), nearest first.

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Kimberley Caravan Centre Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Kimberley Caravan Centre Limited (FRN 677945) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2015 and works as a car dealer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Kimberley Caravan Centre’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0115 938 2401 and the website kimberleycaravans.co.uk for Kimberley Caravan Centre. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Kimberley Caravan Centre a scam or clone?

Kimberley Caravan Centre 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 Kimberley Caravan Centre?

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

Who owns Kimberley Caravan Centre?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Kimberley Caravan Centre: Mr Michael Lowe (50–75% of shares) and Mr Christopher Michael Lowe (25–50% of shares).

Who runs Kimberley Caravan Centre?

Companies House lists 3 directors of Kimberley Caravan Centre: Christopher Michael Lowe, Maria Philomena Lowe and Michael Lowe.

How long has Kimberley Caravan Centre been in business?

The company was formed on 24 February 1983, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2015.

Does Kimberley Caravan Centre use any other names?

It has previously used the name Kimberley Caravans and Motorhomes.