At South Coast Retail, we are proud to be open, transparent, and fully compliant with all UK laws and regulations. We believe customers, suppliers, and partners deserve to know exactly who they’re dealing with, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance, accountability, and integrity across everything we do.

South Coast Retail is a collective trading identity used by a group of independent limited companies. While the group shares systems, branding, and values, each legal entity operates separately and is responsible for its own business activities.

This page is published in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002, and other relevant legal requirements.

Registered Companies

The following limited companies operate under the South Coast Retail umbrella. Each is registered in England and Wales and is independently responsible for its operations:

1. South Coast Management (Swanage) Limited
  • Company Number: 11627300
  • Registered Office: Flat 10 Leighton Lodge, 15 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6BX
2. South Coast Management (Interim) Ltd
  • Company Number: 15145239
  • Registered Office: Flat 10 Leighton Lodge, 15 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6BX
3. South Coast Management (Christchurch) Ltd
  • Company Number: 16259691
  • Registered Office: Flat 10 Leighton Lodge, 15 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6BX
4. South Coast Management (Weymouth) Limited
  • Company Number: 13178577
  • Registered Office: Flat 10 Leighton Lodge, 15 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6BX
5. South Coast Management (Dorchester) Ltd
  • Company Number: 14858665
  • Registered Office: Flat 10 Leighton Lodge, 15 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6BX

Each company files its own accounts and statutory returns with Companies House and meets all applicable legal and tax obligations.

Brand and Trading Name

The group also trades under the name First Class Cards, which is used as a customer-facing brand across certain store locations.

“First Class Cards” is a trading name of South Coast Management (Swanage) Limited, Company Number 11627300. It is not a separate legal entity and is used solely for trading and branding purposes.

Legal Contact and Governance

We aim to ensure that all transactions, whether customer-facing or supplier-related—are clear and correctly attributed to the relevant legal entity. If you are unsure who you are dealing with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

South Coast Retail Group
25 Institute Rd 
Swanage
BH19 1BT

All corporate, tax, and data responsibilities are fulfilled individually by each registered company.

Final Note

We’re proud to operate with honesty and openness under the South Coast Retail name, serving our communities across the south west. By clearly presenting our legal structure, we aim to earn your trust and deliver our services with clarity, care, and compliance.