London Camera Exchange Limited

Reference number: 742719

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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 lcegroup.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01962 861606 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SO23 9ES
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Other names (3)

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

  • LCE Trading name
  • LCE Group Trading name
  • London Camera Exchange Group Trading name

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
02697309
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 March 1992 (34 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) (SIC 47789)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Paul Anthony Critchley Director Mar 1947 16 Mar 1992 19 other companies
Nicholas Paul Curnick Richens Director Jul 1958 1 Jun 1992 7 other companies
Lee William Harasyn Director Nov 1973 28 Jun 2017 2 other companies

Other companies run by these 3 directors

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other companies
25
closed down
20
run together
3

In the full report: all 25 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 3 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 8 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

London Camera Exchange’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (23)

2021

29 March 2021

  • Lee William Harasyn gained significant control

Companies House

2016

3 October 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

  • London Camera Exchange Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Nicholas Paul Curnick Richens gained significant control

Companies House

1992

16 March 1992

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 23 events

  • All 23 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 11
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is London Camera Exchange Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, London Camera Exchange Limited (FRN 742719) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2016 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is London Camera Exchange’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01962 861606 and the website lcegroup.co.uk for London Camera Exchange. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is London Camera Exchange a scam or clone?
London Camera Exchange 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 London Camera Exchange?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how London Camera Exchange handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about London Camera Exchange to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns London Camera Exchange?
London Camera Exchange is owned by London Camera Exchange Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs London Camera Exchange?
Companies House lists 3 directors of London Camera Exchange: Paul Anthony Critchley, Nicholas Paul Curnick Richens and Lee William Harasyn.
How long has London Camera Exchange been in business?
The company was formed on 16 March 1992, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2016.
Does London Camera Exchange use any other names?
It trades as LCE, LCE Group and London Camera Exchange Group.

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