Richer Sounds Limited

Reference number: 671916

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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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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When richersounds.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7551 5480 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SE1 4BB
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Other names (1)

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

  • Richer Sounds Plc Former 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.
Show FCA detail (1 permission)
  • 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
01402643
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 November 1978 (47 years old)
Registered office
Richer House, Hankey Place, London, SE1 4BB
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores (SIC 47430)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Julie Dianne Abraham Director Nov 1965 27 Oct 2020 3 other companies
Thomas Henry Letchford Director Oct 1992 7 Aug 2023 None
John Nathan Elderton Kennaugh Director Jun 1977 7 Aug 2023 1 other company
David Barrie Robinson Director Apr 1966 Not published 31 other companies
Thomas Henry Letchford Secretary Not published 14 Mar 2023 –

Other companies run by these 4 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
35
closed down
7
still active
28

In the full report: all 35 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 12 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Richer Sounds’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (27)

2019

25 July 2019

  • Richer Sounds Trustee Limited became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2 May 2019

  • Changed its registered name from "Richer Sounds Plc"

FCA register

2016

13 August 2016

  • Julian Richer became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2015

19 February 2015

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

FCA register

1978

29 November 1978

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 27 events

  • All 27 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 19
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  • All 27 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Richer Sounds Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Richer Sounds Limited (FRN 671916) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2015 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Richer Sounds’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7551 5480 and the website richersounds.com for Richer Sounds. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Richer Sounds a scam or clone?
Richer Sounds 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 Richer Sounds?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Richer Sounds handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Richer Sounds to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Richer Sounds?
Richer Sounds is owned by Richer Sounds Trustee Limited, which holds 50–75% of shares, 50–75% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 25 July 2019.
Who runs Richer Sounds?
Companies House lists 4 directors of Richer Sounds: Julie Dianne Abraham, Thomas Henry Letchford, John Nathan Elderton Kennaugh and David Barrie Robinson.
How long has Richer Sounds been in business?
The company was formed on 29 November 1978, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2015.
Does Richer Sounds use any other names?
It has previously used the name Richer Sounds Plc.

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