Sura Group Limited

Reference number: 1055789

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When directgap.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0330 122 7793 is
  • Who else gives the postcode LS1 4DW
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Other names (4)

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

  • Direct Car Warranty Trading name
  • Direct Gap Trading name
  • Platinum Gap Trading name
  • Sura Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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 (5 permissions)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
16964263
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 January 2026 (less than a year old)
Registered office
1 Neville Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DW, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
James Howard Cartwright Director Mar 1973 15 Jan 2026 4 other companies
Matthew Eland Director Aug 1993 15 Jan 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
7
closed down
4
still active
3

In the full report: all 7 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
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Key dates in its history

Sura Group’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (13)

2026

1 September 2026

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

FCA register

15 January 2026

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Axia Venture Partners Limited became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Matthew Eland became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 13 events

  • All 13 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 2
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Firms connected to Sura Group

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

connected firms
2
no longer authorised
1
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Sura Group

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

In Leeds

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  • 7 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 13 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Sura Group Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Sura Group Limited (FRN 1055789) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since September 2026 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Sura Group’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0330 122 7793 and the website directgap.co.uk for Sura Group. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Sura Group a scam or clone?
Sura Group 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 Sura Group?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Sura Group to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Sura Group?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Sura Group: Mr Matthew Eland (25–50% of shares) and Axia Venture Partners Limited (25–50% of shares).
Who runs Sura Group?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Sura Group: James Howard Cartwright and Matthew Eland.
How long has Sura Group been in business?
The company was formed on 15 January 2026, and has held its current FCA authorisation since September 2026.
Does Sura Group use any other names?
It trades as Direct Car Warranty, Direct Gap, Platinum Gap and Sura.

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