Administrators Appointed to 1882 Limited
Ceramics design and manufacturing business 1882 LIMITED has entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. A notice confirming the appointment of administrators was published in The Gazette on 21 October 2026.
The proceedings were brought in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Manchester under court reference CR-2026-001424. The appointment places the company under the management of licensed insolvency practitioners and introduces an immediate statutory moratorium on creditor enforcement.
Gazette notice details
The statutory notice appeared on 21 October 2026 under notice code 2410 (Appointment of administrators). The published record provides the following formal details:
- Company name: 1882 LIMITED
- Company number: 05815062
- Court: High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Manchester, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD)
- Court case number: CR-2026-001424
- Notice date: 21 October 2026
- Nature of business: Ceramic manufacturing and distribution
- Appointing party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Appointed administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
According to Companies House, 1882 LIMITED was incorporated on 12 May 2006. Its registered office is recorded at 1882LTD @ Wedgwood, Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-On-Trent, England, ST12 9ER.
The business is registered under three Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 23410: Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
- 46470: Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
- 47990: Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
No detailed financial statement figures were supplied in the initial administration filing data.
Directors and ownership
Public register filings at Companies House record the officers and ownership structure of 1882 LIMITED. The corporate register records one active director alongside historic officer appointments:
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned | Nationality / Residence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Louise JOHNSON | Director | 8 March 2011 | Active | British / England (born March 1976) |
| Christopher John Staley JOHNSON | Director | 2 May 2011 | 10 November 2023 | British / United Kingdom (born March 1940) |
| Julie Ann OWEN | Director | 18 September 2009 | 9 March 2011 | British / England (born August 1958) |
| Mark Andrew JOHNSON | Director | 19 May 2006 | 1 December 2008 | British (born May 1962) |
| Julie Ann OWEN | Director | 12 May 2006 | 19 May 2006 | British / England (born August 1958) |
| Thomas Roland BELL | Secretary | 23 July 2015 | 3 November 2023 | Not stated |
| Jennifer Mary JOHNSON | Secretary | 8 March 2011 | 23 July 2015 | Not stated |
| Charles Julian DEACON | Secretary | 12 May 2006 | 9 March 2011 | British |
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC), Emily Louise Johnson was notified on 13 May 2016 as holding between 75% and 100% of shares, between 75% and 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors. These entries reflect public records only and do not imply any personal liability or wrongdoing.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Entry into administration triggers an interim statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. This legal protection restricts creditors from starting or continuing legal proceedings, enforcing security, or seizing goods without the permission of the court or the consent of the administrators.
The functions of the company's directors are effectively suspended. Powers transfer to the court-appointed administrators, who act as agents of the company to manage its affairs, business, and property. The statutory objectives of an administration require the practitioners to attempt to rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better result for creditors as a whole than an immediate liquidation, or realise property to make a distribution to one or more secured or preferential creditors.
Unsecured creditors, such as trade suppliers, landlords, and service providers, cannot demand immediate settlement of pre-appointment debts. Outstanding liabilities must be registered through a formal proof of debt submitted to the administrators once contact details and formal notices are issued to all known creditors.
Creditor action and insolvency risk assessment
When a counterparty enters administration, suppliers and credit professionals should follow a disciplined verification process rather than waiting for general correspondence:
1. Obtain the administration notice: Review the full court record via the Manchester District Registry or The Gazette to confirm the names, firm, and contact details of the joint administrators.
2. Halt pending shipments and services: Terminate active credit facilities and freeze any pending consignments to minimise post-appointment losses.
3. Assess Retention of Title (RoT) clauses: If supply contracts contain valid RoT provisions, immediately notify the administrators in writing with supporting invoices, serial numbers, and delivery receipts to prevent stock from being sold.
4. Submit a formal Proof of Debt: Gather statement records, invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders to substantiate any pre-insolvency claim.
5. Check linked counterparties: Conduct a comprehensive winding up search across affiliated entities, key customers, or guarantors to evaluate broader supply chain contagion.
Practical scenario: Supply chain exposure
Consider an independent supplier that delivered £35,000 worth of specialist clay and glazing supplies on 60-day terms shortly before the filing. Under the moratorium, the supplier cannot instruct bailiffs or issue a statutory demand.
If the supplier had included an enforceable Retention of Title clause in its signed terms of business, it could seek permission to inspect the premises and recover unworked stock. Without such contractual security, the supplier ranks as an unsecured creditor. Performing a periodic winding up search on credit accounts often allows credit managers to detect court activity or formal winding-up petitions weeks before an administration notice appears.
Identifying corporate distress before an appointment
Credit professionals historically tracked distress manually by searching Companies House microfiche, checking regional court cause lists, or browsing Gazette listings each week. This fragmented process frequently left suppliers exposed to sudden moratoriums.
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For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
For legal advisors and commercial lenders, confirming corporate solvency prior to contract execution or funding release is a non-negotiable step. Overlooking an active court petition or newly filed administration order invalidates property dispositions under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Carrying out a definitive winding up search before exchange or completion provides defensible documentation that protects transactions against priority disputes.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Apart from the notice of appointment published on 21 October 2026 under High Court number CR-2026-001424, there are no other recent insolvency notices recorded for 1882 LIMITED in The Gazette. Any subsequent progress reports, statement of administrator proposals, or meetings of creditors will be lodged at Companies House under form AM03 or AM06 as the administration progresses.
FAQ
What court handled the 1882 LIMITED administration?
The administration was filed in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Manchester, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD), under court number CR-2026-001424.
Can creditors still demand payment from 1882 LIMITED?
No. The statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 halts legal enforcement and creditor claims against the company without leave of the court or consent from the administrators.
How can suppliers recover goods delivered prior to administration?
Suppliers with valid, properly incorporated Retention of Title clauses should contact the administrators immediately. You must provide copies of terms, signed delivery notes, and precise stock itemisation to request site access or claim proceeds.
Where can I check if other customers face similar petitions?
You can check whether any UK company is subject to court-level insolvency proceedings by completing a winding up search using Corp Intel's searchable cause list and registry index.
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