ALLCURES PLC Enters Administration
ALLCURES PLC has entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The statutory appointment was recorded in The Gazette on 5 November 2026 under court reference CR-2026-008364 in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales.
For commercial counterparties, lenders, and trade suppliers, the entry into administration halts unilateral legal proceedings and freezes enforcement action. When assessing distressed trading partners or counterparty exposure, conducting a winding up search or checking court cause lists provides early visibility of notices of intention and insolvency filings before formal gazetting occurs.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment details published in The Gazette are set out below:
- Company name: ALLCURES PLC
- Company number: 03732995
- Notice date: 5 November 2026
- Notice code: 2410 (Appointment of administrators)
- Court: High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales Insolvency and Companies List (CHD)
- Court reference: CR-2026-008364
- Appointing party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Insolvency firm and contact details: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Case timeline
| Date | Step | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2026-10-28 | Notice of intention to appoint administrator filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| 2026-11-05 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |
The Central Registry record shows that a notice of intention to appoint an administrator was filed on 28 October 2026. The formal appointment of administrators followed on 5 November 2026 under the same High Court case number.
Company snapshot
Public filings on the Companies House register document the corporate structure and trading history of ALLCURES PLC:
- Incorporation date: 11 March 1999
- Registered office: 213 St John Street, London, EC1V 4LY
- Company status: Active (administration pending statutory update)
- SIC code: 46460 (Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods)
- Turnover: £11,132,346 (financial year ended 30 September 2024)
- Net assets: £0 (as reported at 30 September 2024)
- Audit status: Unqualified auditor opinion (accounting period ended 30 September 2024)
- Principal activity: Wholesaler and retailer of pharmaceutical goods
Credit risk teams tracking pharmaceutical supply chains should also perform a company charge check to verify any debentures, fixed charges, or floating charges registered against company assets.
Directors and ownership
Companies House records document the governance and shareholding structure of ALLCURES PLC. Register entries reflect statutory filings and do not imply wrongdoing.
Current officers
- Kirandeep Singh Cheema: Director, appointed 24 February 2023. British nationality, resident in England, born November 1985. (Previously served as director from 7 February 2014 to 16 June 2020).
- Satinderjit Kaur Cheema: Director, appointed 1 February 2020. British nationality, resident in England, born June 1963.
Persons with significant control (PSC)
- Zodiac Health Limited (Company Number 03088879): Corporate entity with significant control notified on 6 April 2016. The public record shows shareholding of 75% to 100%, voting rights of 75% to 100%, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
Notable historic officers
- Jaipal Singh Cheema: Director from 1 June 2007 to 9 July 2026 (also served from 1 October 1999 to 12 March 2002).
- Amritpal Cheema: Director from 11 March 1999 to 30 July 2009; Secretary from 11 March 1999 to 15 October 1999.
- Gurkirpal Cheema: Director from 11 March 1999 to 1 October 1999.
- Jagdeesh Singh Cheema: Director from 15 April 2008 to 1 October 2009.
- Steven Michael Ritson: Director from 12 March 2002 to 15 April 2008.
- Julia Sheppard: Secretary from 19 October 2021 to 24 February 2023.
- Norman Alan Smith: Secretary from 1 February 2001 to 26 August 2010.
- Dino Mubarez Khan: Secretary from 15 October 1999 to 1 February 2001.
- Adriatic Secretaries Limited: Corporate secretary from 1 March 2011 to 21 May 2013.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Administration is a statutory process governed by Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The appointment has immediate legal implications for all contracting parties:
1. Statutory moratorium: An automatic statutory moratorium takes effect. Creditors cannot initiate or continue legal proceedings, execute judgments, or enforce security against the company without the permission of the court or the consent of the administrators.
2. Transfer of executive powers: The powers of the company's directors are effectively suspended. The appointed administrators take custody and control of all business property and operations.
3. Filing of creditor claims: Creditors holding unsecured claims must submit formal proofs of debt to the administrators rather than pursuing the company directly. Details regarding claims handling and reporting deadlines will be provided in the administrators' initial proposals.
4. Existing supply agreements: Contracts generally remain in place unless terminated under specific contractual terms, but payments for pre-appointment debts cannot be made ahead of statutory distributions.
This summary provides general legal context and does not constitute formal legal or financial advice.
Practical creditor response checklist
When a counterparty enters administration, trade creditors and suppliers should act methodically:
1. Gather account documentation: Collate all contracts, outstanding invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders demonstrating balance owed.
2. Identify retention of title (ROT): If goods were supplied subject to valid ROT clauses, notify the administrators in writing immediately and request permission to inspect or recover unpaid stock.
3. Lodge formal proof of debt: Monitor correspondence from the administrators to file proof of debt documentation within statutory timeframes.
4. Review outstanding securities: If holding personal guarantees, third-party indemnities, or credit insurance policies, notify the relevant guarantors or underwriters immediately.
5. Perform broader portfolio checks: Run a winding up petition search across connected trading counterparties to detect shared supply-chain stress.
Worked scenario: Managing supply chain exposure
Consider an unsecured pharmaceutical packaging supplier owed £65,000 across multiple unpaid shipments. Upon publication of the administration notice:
- Direct recovery stops: The supplier cannot instruct bailiffs or issue a statutory demand due to the moratorium under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1.
- Contract review: The supplier identifies an enforceable ROT clause in its master services agreement. It provides delivery receipts matched to specific batches held at the customer's warehouse.
- Proof of debt submission: For goods already processed or sold to third parties, the supplier submits an unsecured claim to the administrators, calculating net VAT and interest in accordance with the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
- Credit control audit: The supplier reviews its remaining ledger by checking today's winding up petitions list and past winding up orders to ensure other pharmacy distributors are not facing similar enforcement.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
According to the public record, the notice published on 5 November 2026 under code 2410 is the sole corporate insolvency notice recorded for ALLCURES PLC within the last twelve months. It was preceded by the notice of intention filed on 28 October 2026 in the High Court.
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For credit teams and suppliers
For commercial credit teams, wholesale suppliers, and trade finance lenders, confirming counterparty standing is essential before renewing credit lines, releasing large inventory shipments, or signing vendor contracts. Missing an initial notice of intention or a petition filing can convert secured inventory into an unsecured recovery claim. Running a routine winding up search before major transactions protects exposure and verifies solvency status across UK registries.
FAQ
What court is handling the ALLCURES PLC administration?
The administration is listed in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales Insolvency and Companies List (CHD) under court reference CR-2026-008364.
How can creditors submit claims in this administration?
Creditors must submit a formal proof of debt to the appointed administrators. The statutory contact details and administrators' proposals can be found via the [creditor report link](#offers-creditor).
What is the difference between a notice of intention and an administration appointment?
A notice of intention to appoint an administrator is filed with the court to provide temporary moratorium protection while arrangements are finalised. The administration takes effect formally once the appointment documents are sealed and gazetted.
Can suppliers recover goods delivered to ALLCURES PLC?
Suppliers can only repossess goods if they hold a legally enforceable Retention of Title clause agreed prior to delivery. Any recovery requires the explicit consent of the court or the administrators.
How does a winding up search help identify administration risks?
A winding up search scans court registries for winding up petitions, notices of intention to appoint administrators, and formal orders, alerting businesses to counterparty insolvency before filings appear on Companies House.