The Cotswold Company (UK) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2003

Website, phone number and address

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Website

cotswoldco.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0333 200 1725
Address

The Cotswold Co Ltd, Norfolk Tower 48-52, Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When cotswoldco.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0333 200 1725 is
Who else gives the postcode NR1 3PA

Other names (1)

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

Cotswold Company Trading name: A name it trades under now.

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: 04774845 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 22 May 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office: Norfolk Tower, Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3PA
Nature of business: Retail of furniture, lighting, and similar (not musical instruments or scores) in specialised store (SIC 47599)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Alan Jason Joseph	Director	May 1973	16 May 2018	1 other company
Ralph Eric Tucker	Director	Aug 1974	8 Feb 2020	55 other companies
Lindsay Jane Waters	Director	Jul 1981	10 Aug 2022	4 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: 55
still active: 55
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 55 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 one on the FCA register
The 4 companies these 3 directors run together
All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

The Cotswold Company (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (26)

2016

30 June 2016

Blackbird Retail Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

15 February 2016

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

FCA register

2003

22 May 2003

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 26 events

All 26 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 19

Firms connected to The Cotswold Company (UK)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with The Cotswold Company (UK). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

past link: 1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

1 past link through former directors

Firms like The Cotswold Company (UK)

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

In Norwich

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is The Cotswold Company (UK) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, The Cotswold Company (UK) Limited (FRN 730933) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2016 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is The Cotswold Company (UK)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 200 1725 and the website cotswoldco.com for The Cotswold Company (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is The Cotswold Company (UK) a scam or clone?

The Cotswold Company (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 The Cotswold Company (UK)?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Cotswold Company (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Cotswold Company (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns The Cotswold Company (UK)?

The Cotswold Company (UK) is owned by Blackbird Retail Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes, can appoint and remove the board, significant influence or control and held through a firm, since 30 June 2016.

Who runs The Cotswold Company (UK)?

Companies House lists 3 directors of The Cotswold Company (UK): Alan Jason Joseph, Ralph Eric Tucker and Lindsay Jane Waters.

How long has The Cotswold Company (UK) been in business?

The company was formed on 22 May 2003, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2016.

Does The Cotswold Company (UK) use any other names?

It trades as Cotswold Company.