Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 21 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2000

Website, phone number and address

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Website

thomascarroll.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

029 2088 7733
Address

Pendragon House, Crescent Road, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, CF83 1XX, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When thomascarroll.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 029 2088 7733 is
Who else gives the postcode CF83 1XX

Other names (11)

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

Club Signature Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas Carroll Brokers Swansea Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas Carroll Countryside Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas, Carroll Employee Benefits Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas Carroll Health, Safety, HR and Employment Law Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas Carroll Legal Indemnities Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas, Carroll Management Services Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas, Carroll Private Clients Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas Carroll Property Risk Services Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Thomas, Carroll Special Risks Trading name: A name it trades under now.
Cover-Ed Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
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 (6 permissions)

Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
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: 04062827 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 31 August 2000 (26 years old)
Registered office: Pendragon House, Crescent Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1XX
Nature of business: Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)
Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 74909)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Rhys David Thomas	Director	Jan 1969	18 Sep 2000	9 other companies
Simon Colin Bradwick	Director	Mar 1969	16 Jan 2012	5 other companies
Gareth John Cotty	Director	Mar 1977	16 Jan 2012	3 other companies
Julie Marie Waters	Director	Apr 1973	17 Feb 2017	2 other companies
Julie Marie Waters	Secretary	Not published	1 Aug 2013	–

Other companies run by these 4 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: 14
closed down: 2
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 14 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register
The 3 companies these 4 directors run together
All 13 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (40)

2016

6 April 2016

Thomas, Carroll Group PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2000

31 August 2000

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 40 events

All 40 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 20

Firms connected to Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Thomas, Carroll (Brokers). 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 Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)

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

In Caerphilly

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In the Cardiff (CF) postcode area

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14 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) Limited (FRN 304860) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 029 2088 7733 and the website thomascarroll.co.uk for Thomas, Carroll (Brokers). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) a scam or clone?

Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) 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 Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)?

It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)?

Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) is owned by Thomas, Carroll Group PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Thomas, Carroll (Brokers)?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Thomas, Carroll (Brokers): Rhys David Thomas, Simon Colin Bradwick, Gareth John Cotty and Julie Marie Waters.

How long has Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) been in business?

The company was formed on 31 August 2000, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.

Does Thomas, Carroll (Brokers) use any other names?

It trades as Club Signature, Thomas Carroll Brokers Swansea, Thomas Carroll Countryside, Thomas, Carroll Employee Benefits and Thomas Carroll Health, Safety, HR and Employment Law, and 5 more names. It has previously used the name Cover-Ed.