Smyths Toys UK Limited

Reference number: 845704

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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 smythstoys.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01226 759683 is
  • Who else gives the postcode S73 0UF
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Other names (1)

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

  • Smyths Toys Superstores 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
06051517
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 January 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office
C/O Rwk Goodman Llp, 69 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EQ, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores (SIC 47650)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Anthony Smyth Director May 1956 12 Jan 2007 2 other companies
Patrick Smyth Director Jul 1957 17 Apr 2007 2 other companies
Thomas Smyth Director Jul 1958 1 Oct 2023 None
Anthony Smyth Secretary Not published 12 Jan 2007 2 other companies

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
2
still active
2
run together
2

In the full report: all 2 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 2 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 6 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Smyths Toys UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (15)

2019

9 August 2019

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

FCA register

2007

12 January 2007

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 15 events

  • All 15 events in its history (3 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 9
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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 15 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Smyths Toys UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Smyths Toys UK Limited (FRN 845704) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2019 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Smyths Toys UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01226 759683 and the website smythstoys.com/uk for Smyths Toys UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Smyths Toys UK a scam or clone?
Smyths Toys 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 Smyths Toys UK?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Smyths Toys UK handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Smyths Toys UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs Smyths Toys UK?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Smyths Toys UK: Anthony Smyth, Patrick Smyth and Thomas Smyth.
How long has Smyths Toys UK been in business?
The company was formed on 12 January 2007, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2019.
Does Smyths Toys UK use any other names?
It trades as Smyths Toys Superstores.

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