Savaria Lifts (UK) Ltd.

Reference number: 703425

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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 handicare-stairlifts.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01943 882000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode DY6 7FJ
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Other names (4)

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

  • Companion Stairlifts Trading name
  • Handicare Trading name
  • Handicare Stairlifts Trading name
  • Handicare Accessibility Limited Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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 (3 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

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
04109393
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 November 2000 (25 years old)
Registered office
82 First Avenue, Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7FJ
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Ian Joseph Docherty Director Nov 1962 4 May 2017 6 other companies
David John Temple Director Nov 1962 14 Jul 2023 5 other companies
David James Harrison Director Jul 1979 21 Nov 2024 None
Ian Joseph Docherty Secretary Not published 8 May 2017 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
8
closed down
2
run together
3

In the full report: all 8 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 22 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Savaria Lifts (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (60)

2026

5 February 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "Handicare Accessibility Limited"

FCA register

2024

17 May 2024

  • Handicare Holding Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Savaria Corporation gave up control

Companies House

2022

23 August 2022

  • Minivator Group Limited gave up control

Companies House

2021

28 May 2021

  • Savaria Corporation took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

27 May 2016

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

FCA register

6 April 2016

  • Minivator Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2011

14 September 2011

  • Board replaced: all 4 directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

2000

16 November 2000

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 60 events

  • All 60 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 45
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  • 8 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 60 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Savaria Lifts (UK) Ltd. FCA authorised?
Yes, Savaria Lifts (UK) Ltd. (FRN 703425) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Savaria Lifts (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01943 882000 and the website handicare-stairlifts.co.uk for Savaria Lifts (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Savaria Lifts (UK) a scam or clone?
Savaria Lifts (UK) 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 Savaria Lifts (UK)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Savaria Lifts (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Savaria Lifts (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Savaria Lifts (UK)?
Savaria Lifts (UK) is owned by Handicare Holding Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 17 May 2024. Before that, it was controlled by Minivator Group Limited and Savaria Corporation.
Who runs Savaria Lifts (UK)?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Savaria Lifts (UK): Ian Joseph Docherty, David John Temple and David James Harrison.
How long has Savaria Lifts (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 16 November 2000, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2016.
Does Savaria Lifts (UK) use any other names?
It trades as Companion Stairlifts, Handicare and Handicare Stairlifts. It has previously used the name Handicare Accessibility Limited.

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