Susie Watson Designs Ltd

Reference number: 1029329

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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 susiewatsondesigns.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01672 521535 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SN8 1LT
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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.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
03869880
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 November 1999 (26 years old)
Registered office
River House Studio, Axford, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2HA
Nature of business
  • Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)
  • Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores (SIC 47510)
  • Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (SIC 47910)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Hamish Murray Watson Director Apr 1945 4 Nov 1999 3 other companies
Susan Diana Watson Director Mar 1949 4 Nov 1999 1 other company
Toby Clive Sutherland Watson Director Jul 1972 15 Mar 2021 5 other companies
Tracy Jayne Stark Director Sep 1968 8 Feb 2024 None
Anna Louise Salkeld Director Nov 1976 8 Feb 2024 2 other companies
James Alexander Graham Salkeld Director Aug 1975 8 Feb 2024 2 other companies
Hamish Murray Watson Secretary Not published 4 Nov 1999 3 other companies

Other companies run by these 6 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
9
closed down
2
run together
2

In the full report: all 9 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 companies these 6 directors run together
  • All 8 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Susie Watson Designs’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (22)

2025

29 July 2025

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

FCA register

2024

29 October 2024

  • Anna Louise Salkeld gained significant control
  • Susan Diana Watson gave up control

Companies House

28 October 2024

  • Hamish Murray Watson gave up control
  • Toby Clive Sutherland Watson gained significant control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Hamish Murray Watson took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Susan Diana Watson took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Town And Country Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1999

2 November 1999

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 22 events

  • All 22 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 8
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Firms connected to Susie Watson Designs

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

connected firms
2
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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Other firms of the same type (retailer), nearest first.

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  • 9 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 22 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Susie Watson Designs Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Susie Watson Designs Ltd (FRN 1029329) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since July 2025 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Susie Watson Designs’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01672 521535 and the website susiewatsondesigns.co.uk for Susie Watson Designs. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Susie Watson Designs a scam or clone?
Susie Watson Designs 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 Susie Watson Designs?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Susie Watson Designs handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Susie Watson Designs to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Susie Watson Designs?
Susie Watson Designs is owned by Town And Country Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Mrs Susan Diana Watson and Mr Hamish Murray Watson.
Who runs Susie Watson Designs?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Susie Watson Designs: Hamish Murray Watson, Susan Diana Watson, Toby Clive Sutherland Watson, Tracy Jayne Stark, Anna Louise Salkeld and James Alexander Graham Salkeld.
How long has Susie Watson Designs been in business?
The company was formed on 2 November 1999, and has held its current FCA authorisation since July 2025.

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