Methodist Chapel Aid Limited

Reference number: 204508

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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 mcafundingforchurches.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01904 622150 is
  • Who else gives the postcode YO1 9TY
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Other names (2)

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

  • MCA Trading name
  • Methodist Chapel Aid Association Ltd Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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 (8 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts

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
00030546
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 January 1890 (136 years old)
Registered office
53 Walmgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TY, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Anne Frances Goodman Director Nov 1963 1 Sep 2012 None
Andrew Charles Slim Director Aug 1952 7 Apr 2014 1 other company
Andrew Christopher Jarratt Director Jan 1975 21 Apr 2015 None
Richard John Price Director Jan 1967 9 Mar 2020 None
Peter Green Director Feb 1967 22 Apr 2022 6 other companies
Guy Neville Priestley Director Sep 1957 25 Apr 2023 5 other companies
John Paul Casey Director Sep 1960 1 May 2024 9 other companies
Steven Russell Jones Director Jun 1968 15 Apr 2025 None
Ruth Manning Director Mar 1961 1 Jun 2025 4 other companies
Andrew Richard Harper (Rev) Director Oct 1991 21 Apr 2026 2 other companies
Steven Russell Jones Secretary Not published 21 Apr 2015 –

Other companies run by these 10 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
27
closed down
19
are FCA-registered
4

In the full report: all 27 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 10 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 on the FCA register
  • All 36 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Methodist Chapel Aid’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (65)

2017

13 April 2017

  • Trustees For Methodist Church Purposes (On Behalf Of The Mca Charitable Trust) became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2002

3 May 2002

  • Changed its registered name from "Methodist Chapel Aid Association Ltd"

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1998

1 June 1998

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1890

2 January 1890

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 65 events

  • All 65 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 52
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Firms connected to Methodist Chapel Aid

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Methodist Chapel Aid. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share a director
1
past links
3

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
  • 3 past links through former directors
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Firms like Methodist Chapel Aid

Other firms of the same type (bank or building society), nearest first.

In York

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  • 27 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 65 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Methodist Chapel Aid Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Methodist Chapel Aid Limited (FRN 204508) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Methodist Chapel Aid’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01904 622150 and the website mcafundingforchurches.co.uk for Methodist Chapel Aid. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Methodist Chapel Aid a scam or clone?
Methodist Chapel Aid 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 Methodist Chapel Aid?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Methodist Chapel Aid to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Methodist Chapel Aid?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Methodist Chapel Aid: Trustees For Methodist Church Purposes (On Behalf Of The Mca Charitable Trust) (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Methodist Chapel Aid?
Companies House lists 10 directors of Methodist Chapel Aid: Anne Frances Goodman, Andrew Charles Slim, Andrew Christopher Jarratt, Richard John Price, Peter Green, Guy Neville Priestley and 4 more.
How long has Methodist Chapel Aid been in business?
The company was formed on 2 January 1890, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Methodist Chapel Aid use any other names?
It trades as MCA. It has previously used the name Methodist Chapel Aid Association Ltd.

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