West Ham United Football Club 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 1900

Website, phone number and address

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Website

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

020 8548 2768
Address

London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST, United Kingdom

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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.

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: 00066516 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 5 July 1900 (126 years old)
Registered office: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST, England
Nature of business: Activities of sport clubs (SIC 93120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Andrew John Mollett	Director	Feb 1961	7 Dec 2012	130 other companies
J Albert Smith	Director	Aug 1965	21 Sep 2017	None
David Edward Kenneth Sullivan	Director	Dec 1997	11 Jan 2021	1 other company
Daniel Cunningham	Director	Jun 1977	11 Jan 2021	None
Peter Mitka	Director	Nov 1967	12 Nov 2021	None
Jack Frank Harry Sullivan	Director	Nov 1999	16 Nov 2021	5 other companies
Pavel Horsky	Director	Apr 1973	25 Aug 2022	None
Vanessa Julia Gold	Director	Jun 1967	3 Aug 2023	15 other companies
Karim Moez Virani	Director	Mar 1985	4 May 2026	1 other company
Andrew John Mollett	Secretary	Not published	7 Dec 2012	–

Other companies run by these 9 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: 148
closed down: 62
went insolvent: 1

In the full report: all 148 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 9 directors sit on each board, and since when
The one that went into liquidation or administration
The 2 companies these 9 directors run together
All 40 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

West Ham United Football Club’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (73)

2016

30 June 2016

West Ham United Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

29 December 2015

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

FCA register

1900

5 July 1900

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 73 events

All 73 events in its history (4 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 67

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is West Ham United Football Club Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, West Ham United Football Club Limited (FRN 728632) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2015 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is West Ham United Football Club’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8548 2768 and the website whufc.com for West Ham United Football Club. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is West Ham United Football Club a scam or clone?

West Ham United Football Club 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 West Ham United Football Club?

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

Who owns West Ham United Football Club?

West Ham United Football Club is owned by West Ham United Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 30 June 2016.

Who runs West Ham United Football Club?

Companies House lists 9 directors of West Ham United Football Club: Andrew John Mollett, J Albert Smith, David Edward Kenneth Sullivan, Daniel Cunningham, Peter Mitka, Jack Frank Harry Sullivan and 3 more.

How long has West Ham United Football Club been in business?

The company was formed on 5 July 1900, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2015.