AFREH GROUP LIMITED Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against AFREH GROUP LIMITED on 22 September 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case reference CR-2026-007238. The presentation of a petition is an early court record and does not constitute a determination of insolvency or a court judgment against the company.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing details recorded in the public CE-File cause list.
| Attribute | Court Record Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007238 |
| Filing Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Listed Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Official records filed at Companies House provide the following profile for the company:
- Company Name: AFREH GROUP LIMITED
- Company Number: 11355007
- Incorporation Date: 10 May 2018
- Status: Active
- Registered Office: 31 The Ridgeway, Chatham, England, ME4 6PD
- Primary SIC Codes: 41100 (Development of building projects), 70229 (Management consultancy activities other than financial management)
- Financial Figures: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Under s.123 of the Insolvency Act 1986, a creditor may present a petition to wind up a company if it is alleged that the entity cannot pay its debts as they fall due.
Directors and ownership
Public filings on the Companies House register detail the following officer and ownership records:
- Mr Yaw Afreh Poku (born April 1981, British, resident in England) was appointed as director on 10 May 2018 and remains active in office. The PSC register records Mr Yaw Afreh Poku as holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, with the power to appoint and remove directors, notified on 10 May 2018.
- Irene Afreh Poku (born May 1982, British, resident in England) was appointed as director on 10 May 2018 and resigned on 12 February 2024.
These entries represent historical and active corporate records. The presence of an officer on the register does not imply personal liability or connection to insolvency proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No notices regarding this filing have been published in The Gazette at the time of this publication.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The filing of a petition carries specific implications under insolvency law. Most notably, section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 dictates that any transfer of corporate property or disposition of assets made after petition presentation is void if a winding-up order is eventually granted, unless validated by the court.
Credit control and commercial teams assessing exposure should follow a structured evaluation procedure:
1. Confirm court status by conducting a broad winding up search or checking current court logs on today's winding-up petitions list.
2. Review contractual default clauses, retention of title terms, and pending deliveries to evaluate asset risk.
3. Re-evaluate credit limits and consider placing accounts on payment-on-delivery terms until court proceedings resolve.
4. Set up continuous monitoring by enabling free company monitoring to receive automatic updates on new filings and statutory notices.
Worked scenario: Managing counterparty risk upon petition presentation
Consider a commercial supplier with £35,000 in open trade invoices owed by a corporate trade buyer subject to a new winding-up petition:
- Initial Verification: The credit analyst conducts a formal winding up petition search across High Court registers to verify the case reference and filing date.
- Legal Assessment: The legal team evaluates section 127 risks to ensure any interim payments received from the debtor are backed by suitable credit guarantees or potential validation orders.
- Tracking Setup: The team registers for Companies House alerts to capture any subsequent petition advertisement or filing of court orders.
How Corp Intel streamlined court cause list checks
In conventional credit workflows, analysts monitor court petitions by manually navigating individual CE-File entries, checking WebCHeck, and tracking gazette notices separately. This manual process risks delay, leaving credit teams exposed to section 127 restrictions after a petition is presented but before it is advertised.
Corp Intel centralises High Court cause lists, corporate filings, and statutory notices into a single risk monitoring workflow. By bringing cause-list entries together with register data, risk management professionals can spot court filings early, adjust exposure levels proactively, and maintain clear records for compliance.
How to investigate further
To conduct further checks regarding AFREH GROUP LIMITED:
- View the official registry entry on the Corp Intel company profile.
- Track daily High Court presentations via today's cause list.
- Access regulatory advice from the Insolvency Service.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers and procurement leaders require prompt alert systems to safeguard trade credit before statutory advertisements appear in public journals. Identifying court filings early prevents void transaction risk under insolvency rules. Executing a regular winding up search before approving credit extensions protects trading balances and supports defensible risk governance.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is filed?
Once presented, the creditor serves the petition on the company's registered office. The court sets a hearing date, and the petitioner may advertise the filing in The Gazette no less than seven business days after service and seven business days before the hearing.
How long does it take for a petition to reach a court hearing?
A High Court petition hearing is typically scheduled between 6 and 10 weeks from the presentation date, depending on court listing capacity and procedural delays.
What is a validation order?
A validation order is an order made by the court under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 allowing a company to make valid dispositions of property or bank transactions after a petition has been presented.
How can a business resolve a presented petition?
A company may pay the debt, negotiate settlement terms, dispute the underlying debt on genuine legal grounds, or apply to the court for an injunction to restrain advertisement. Further details are outlined in our guide on how to stop a winding up petition.
Is presentation of a petition proof of insolvency?
No. The presentation of a petition represents an unproven debt claim by a creditor. Insolvency is only determined if the court grants a winding-up order at the formal hearing.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.