Soar Community

Reference number: 800293

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • SOAR

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05060698
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 March 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
Soar Works Enterprise Centre, 14 Knutton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 9NU
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Eleanor Jane Houlston Director Aug 1977 20 Jan 2005
Simon Peter Rippon Director Mar 1963 26 Apr 2018
Maxine Jacqueline Greaves Director May 1963 18 Jul 2019
Wan Ten Yap Director Oct 1984 23 Jul 2020
Josephine Ann Towl Director May 1955 28 Jan 2021
Andrew David Male Director Jul 1965 25 Feb 2021
Talib Hussain Director Jan 1962 17 May 2023
Joanne Ruth Hayles Director Jan 1986 28 Jun 2023
Mark Simon Rusling Director May 1980 25 Sep 2024
Hildah Tinashe Usiku Director Aug 1986 29 Jan 2025
Gareth Edward Slater (Councillor) Director Jul 1977 30 Jul 2025
Michael Leslie Chaplin (Councillor) Director Jul 1957 26 Nov 2025
Brigitte Kaviani Director Oct 1963 9 Apr 2026
Sally Whittaker Secretary Not published 16 Jul 2010

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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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.
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  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Soar Community FCA authorised?
Yes, Soar Community (FRN 800293) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Soar Community?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Soar Community handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Soar Community to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Soar Community a scam or clone?
Soar Community 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 Soar Community's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Soar Community's FRN is 800293. You can verify it on the FCA register.