Matchroom Sport Limited

Reference number: 1032662

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No longer an appointed representative

This firm is still listed on the FCA register, but the record is closed. Cover on business done while it was authorised generally still applies, and it cannot take on new regulated business. Registration ended 16 May 2025.

Website, phone number and address

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  • Last known website

    matchroom.com

  • Last known phone number

    01277 359900

  • Last known address

    Matchroom Sport Ltd, Mascalls Lane, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5LJ, United Kingdom

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  • When matchroom.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01277 359900 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CM14 5LJ
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Other names (3)

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

  • Matchroom Boxing Trading name
  • Professional Darts Corporation Trading name
  • World Snooker Tour Trading name

Past FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • The record is closed
    Cover you already have generally survives the cancellation: FSCS exists for firms that have failed, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can look at a complaint about a firm that has stopped trading, as long as the business was done while it was authorised. New business with this firm has no cover at all, because it is no longer permitted to carry it out.

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
01630824
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 April 1982 (44 years old)
Registered office
Mascalls Mascalls Lane, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5LJ
Nature of business
  • Television programme production activities (SIC 59113)
  • Other sports activities (SIC 93199)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Edward John Hearn Director Jun 1979 8 Jun 2004 14 other companies
Catherine Louise Godding Director Nov 1976 1 Jan 2010 5 other companies
Matthew Richard Porter Director Jan 1980 1 Jul 2013 10 other companies
Frank John Smith Director Jul 1992 1 Jan 2019 5 other companies
Shaun Antony Palmer Director Aug 1987 1 Jul 2023 4 other companies
Emily Louise Frazer Director May 1990 1 Jul 2023 2 other companies
Melanie Jane Simmonds Director Feb 1986 1 Jul 2023 3 other companies
Ross Michael Garritty Director Dec 1987 28 Sep 2026 1 other company
Stephen James Dawson Director Nov 1959 Not published 28 other companies
Wendy Frances Barker Secretary Not published 30 Apr 2021 –

Other companies run by these 9 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
48
closed down
20
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 48 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 9 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 14 companies these 9 directors run together
  • All 17 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Matchroom Sport’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (28)

2025

16 May 2025

  • Stopped being an appointed representative

FCA register

2021

22 February 2021

  • Barry Maurice William Hearn stopped being the majority owner
  • Matchroom Holdings Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Barry Maurice William Hearn became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

1982

23 April 1982

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 28 events

  • All 28 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 20
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  • 48 other companies its directors have run, named
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  • All 28 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Matchroom Sport Limited FCA authorised?
No. Matchroom Sport Limited (FRN 1032662) is still listed on the FCA register, but the record is closed: no longer an appointed representative.
Is Matchroom Sport a scam or clone?
Matchroom Sport is not currently authorised by the FCA. Be cautious and verify any firm on the FCA register before dealing with it.
Is my money safe with Matchroom Sport?
Money you handed over while it was authorised generally keeps its protection: FSCS covers firms that have failed, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can look at a complaint about a firm that has stopped trading. New business with Matchroom Sport has no cover, because it is no longer permitted to carry it out.
Who owns Matchroom Sport?
Matchroom Sport is owned by Matchroom Holdings Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 22 February 2021. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Barry Maurice William Hearn.
Who runs Matchroom Sport?
Companies House lists 9 directors of Matchroom Sport: Edward John Hearn, Catherine Louise Godding, Matthew Richard Porter, Frank John Smith, Shaun Antony Palmer, Emily Louise Frazer and 3 more.
How long has Matchroom Sport been in business?
The company was formed on 23 April 1982.
Does Matchroom Sport use any other names?
It trades as Matchroom Boxing, Professional Darts Corporation and World Snooker Tour.

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