Cedarcrest Global Trading Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Cedarcrest Global Trading Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007982. The filing was recorded on 26 October 2026 through the court CE-File system. Presentation of a petition is the earliest public signal of formal court recovery action and is not a determination of insolvency. The legal outcome remains pending determination by the court.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing data recorded at the court registry.
| Detail | Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-007982 |
| Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
| Filing Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Claimed Debt | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Details | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Cedarcrest Global Trading Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 4 November 2024. Its registered office is recorded at Unit 1 Horndale Business Centre Horndale Avenue, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, England, DL5 6DR. Full public details can be examined on the Companies House register and the dedicated Corp Intel profile.
The business is classified under standard industrial classification (SIC) code 64209, covering activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified. Given the incorporation date, no full accounts have yet been filed; latest turnover and net balance sheet figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
Directors and ownership
Companies House records four current directors:
- Mr Steve Bennett, appointed 28 April 2026, director (British, resident in England, born February 1966)
- Ms Sara Anne Davies, appointed 7 January 2025, director (British, resident in the United Kingdom, born April 1984)
- Mr Scott Robert Stone, appointed 28 April 2026, director (British, resident in England, born April 1989)
- Ms Donna Williams, appointed 28 April 2026, director (British, resident in England, born August 1966)
The register also lists historical officers whose appointments have ceased:
- Cossey Cosec Services Limited, corporate secretary (appointed 4 November 2024, resigned 12 August 2025)
- HW Directors Limited, corporate director (appointed 4 November 2024, resigned 12 August 2025)
- Mr Joseph Daniel Price, director (appointed 4 November 2024, resigned 12 August 2025, British, resident in the United Kingdom, born April 1989)
- Mr Stephen Curtis, director (appointed 7 January 2025, resigned 12 August 2025, British, resident in the United Kingdom, born June 1965)
- Ms Dianne Kathleen Sharp, director (appointed 13 August 2025, resigned 21 May 2026, British, resident in England, born June 1971)
Regarding ownership, Cedarcrest Global Holdings Limited (company number 16112222) was registered as a Person with Significant Control on 7 January 2025, holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights. Historical PSC filings show Mr Jamie Christopher Constable held 50% to 75% of shares and voting rights from 4 November 2024 until 7 January 2025, while HW Directors Limited held significant influence or control across that same period.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No advertisement has yet been published in The Gazette in respect of case CR-2026-007982. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner cannot publish a notice in The Gazette earlier than seven business days after serving the petition on the registered office, nor later than seven business days prior to the hearing date.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
Presentation of a winding-up petition triggers immediate legal risks under statutory insolvency provisions. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property made after the date of presentation is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by court order.
For example, consider a supplier owed £40,000 across multiple rolling invoices. If that supplier accepts payment after 26 October 2026 and the court later orders compulsory liquidation, the liquidator may demand the repayment of those funds unless a section 127 validation order was granted by the court. Similarly, banks routinely freeze accounts once made aware of a petition to avoid potential liability for void property transactions.
Counterparties assessing their credit exposure should execute the following checklist:
1. Review all outstanding accounts receivable and assess work-in-progress commitments.
2. Halt discretionary uncommitted credit extensions until the petition status is resolved.
3. Audit all payments received since the petition filing date of 26 October 2026.
4. Request written clarification from company management regarding whether the petition is disputed or settled.
5. Verify group exposures across corporate parent entities and subsidiaries.
How Corp Intel verifies registry records
Corporate intelligence professionals traditionally verify court filings through manual requests to the Rolls Building or by cross-referencing Companies House with Gazette notices. However, because petitions remain unadvertised for several days or weeks following presentation, manual checks often miss the earliest warning signals.
Corp Intel tracks the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions directly through CE-File records, capturing filings at the presentation stage. This allows legal teams, risk managers, and commercial lenders to identify proceedings well before public advertisement or compulsory bank account freezes occur.
How to investigate further
Creditors and commercial partners can check ongoing listings on today's winding-up list or track statutory records via Companies House. To monitor counterparty portfolios for future court activity or corporate filings, organisations can use free company monitoring for automated email notifications.
When reviewing potential partners or evaluating major transactions, credit teams should perform a wider winding up search to identify existing claims. For transaction due diligence requiring verified court proof, teams can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal advisers must conduct rigorous checks prior to contract execution, lending facilities, or major credit releases. A thorough winding up search before extending high-value trade terms prevents exposure to void disposition liabilities under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Undertaking a definitive winding up petition search ensures unadvertised petitions are identified before goods or funds are committed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
It means a creditor has formally filed a petition at court alleging an unpaid debt, usually exceeding £750. It indicates court proceedings have commenced, but it does not mean the company is in liquidation or that the court has ruled on the debt.
Can a company trade normally after a petition is presented?
Trading can continue, but commercial operations are severely restricted. Because section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 renders post-petition asset transfers void in the event of a winding-up order, banks frequently freeze accounts once notified, requiring the company to seek an urgent court validation order to make necessary payments.
When is a petition advertised in The Gazette?
A petition cannot be advertised earlier than seven business days after service on the company, and no later than seven business days before the listed hearing date. If the company pays or settles the debt quickly, it can apply for an injunction to restrain advertisement and avoid public reputational damage.
How does a creditor check if a petition has been dismissed?
Court outcomes are recorded on the court CE-File register. A formal winding up search against the Central Registry confirms whether a petition has been dismissed, adjourned, withdrawn, or resulted in a winding-up order.
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.