Project Better Energy Limited

Reference number: 704316

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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 projectbetterenergy.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01283 562520 is, and the other firm that gives it
  • Who else gives the postcode DE13 9PD
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Other names (9)

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

  • Curv Trading name
  • EZI-EV Trading name
  • Project Air Source Trading name
  • Projectcurv Trading name
  • Project EV Trading name
  • Project Solar UK Trading name
  • Better Energy Ltd Former name
  • Curv360 Former trading name
  • Zanussi Solar Former 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
07923909
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 January 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
Unit 1, Lakes Court, Lancaster Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 9PD, England
Nature of business
  • Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 43999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Christopher Michael Day Director Mar 1984 19 Feb 2025 40 other companies
Mark Anthony Deeney Director Aug 1979 23 Mar 2026 3 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 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
42
closed down
8
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 42 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Project Better Energy’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (11) All events (45)

2023

20 October 2023

  • Andrew John Scott Walton-Green stopped being the majority owner
  • Pbe Bidco Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Simon John Peat stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2017

25 January 2017

  • Andrew John Scott Walton-Green became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)
  • Colin Wood gained significant control
  • Colin Wood no longer has significant control
  • Simon John Peat became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2016

11 November 2016

  • Changed its registered name from "Better Energy Ltd"

FCA register

19 February 2016

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

FCA register

2012

25 January 2012

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 45 events

  • All 45 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 18
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Firms connected to Project Better Energy

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its phone number
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same phone number (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Project Better Energy

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  • 42 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 45 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Project Better Energy Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Project Better Energy Limited (FRN 704316) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2016 and works as a home improvement or trades. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Project Better Energy’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01283 562520 and the website projectbetterenergy.com for Project Better Energy. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by one other FCA firm.
Is Project Better Energy a scam or clone?
Project Better Energy 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 Project Better Energy?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Project Better Energy handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Project Better Energy to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Project Better Energy?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Project Better Energy: Pbe Bidco Limited (75–100% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Colin Wood, Mr Simon John Peat and Mr Andrew John Scott Walton-Green.
Who runs Project Better Energy?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Project Better Energy: Christopher Michael Day and Mark Anthony Deeney.
How long has Project Better Energy been in business?
The company was formed on 25 January 2012, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2016.
Does Project Better Energy use any other names?
It trades as Curv, EZI-EV, Project Air Source, Projectcurv and Project EV, and 1 more names. It has previously used 3 other names: Better Energy Ltd, Curv360 and Zanussi Solar.

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