Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 8 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 2017

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

01579 348877
Address

Trago Mills (Merthyr) Ltd, Unit 1, Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1HT, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When trago.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01579 348877 is, and the other firm that gives it
Who else gives the postcode CF48 1HT

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 (3 permissions)

Credit Broking
Debt Adjusting
Debt-counselling

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: 10896932 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 3 August 2017 (9 years old)
Registered office: Trago Mills, Twowatersfoot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6HY, England
Nature of business: Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Charles Bruce Robertson	Director	Mar 1953	3 Aug 2017	17 other companies
Elspeth Robertson	Director	Aug 1993	11 Aug 2020	7 other companies
Teresa Robertson	Director	Apr 1959	11 Aug 2020	4 other companies
Kimberley Ackland	Director	Mar 1972	14 Sep 2020	5 other companies

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: 17
closed down: 7
are FCA-registered: 3

In the full report: all 17 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 3 on the FCA register
The 8 companies these 4 directors run together
All 7 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Trago Mills (Merthyr)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (16)

2018

3 April 2018

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

FCA register

2017

3 August 2017

Incorporated at Companies House
Charles Robertson (Holdings) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

In the full report: all 16 events

All 16 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 10

Firms connected to Trago Mills (Merthyr)

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

connected firms: 3
share a director: 3
share its phone number: 1

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

How each is linked: shared directors (3), the same phone number (1)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates

Firms like Trago Mills (Merthyr)

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

In Merthyr Tydfil

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17 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 16 events in its history
3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited (FRN 799803) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2018 and works as a retailer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Trago Mills (Merthyr)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01579 348877 and the website trago.co.uk for Trago Mills (Merthyr). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by one other FCA firm.

Is Trago Mills (Merthyr) a scam or clone?

Trago Mills (Merthyr) 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 Trago Mills (Merthyr)?

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

Who owns Trago Mills (Merthyr)?

Trago Mills (Merthyr) is owned by Charles Robertson (Holdings) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 3 August 2017.

Who runs Trago Mills (Merthyr)?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Trago Mills (Merthyr): Charles Bruce Robertson, Elspeth Robertson, Teresa Robertson and Kimberley Ackland.

How long has Trago Mills (Merthyr) been in business?

The company was formed on 3 August 2017, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2018.