CARECO (UK) LIMITED

Reference number: 834542

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • CareCo

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06831125
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
26 February 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
1 Turing Court, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AT, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores (not incl. hearing aids) not elsewhere classified (SIC 47749)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Malcolm John Harrison Director Mar 1951 26 Feb 2009
William Harrison Director Mar 1987 6 Mar 2011
Thomas Edward Stansfield Director Feb 1987 20 Nov 2017
Susan Yvonne Shaw Director Apr 1967 5 Mar 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
Show FCA detail (1 permission)
  • Credit Broking

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • CareCo UK Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Axus
  • CareCo Protect + Go

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is CARECO (UK) LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, CARECO (UK) LIMITED (FRN 834542) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with CARECO (UK)?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how CARECO (UK) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about CARECO (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is CARECO (UK) a scam or clone?
CARECO (UK) is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is CARECO (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
CARECO (UK)'s FRN is 834542. You can verify it on the FCA register.