Fluid Adventures Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Fluid Adventures Ltd at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008332. The petition was filed on 27 October 2026. Presentation of a winding-up petition is the earliest formal signal of court insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986. It does not represent a judicial determination of insolvency; the final outcome remains a matter for the court. Creditors and counterparties can inspect company filings and cross-reference records on the Fluid Adventures Ltd profile on Corp Intel.
Petition details
The table below details the formal filing recorded on the Royal Courts of Justice CE-File system:
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case number | CR-2026-008332 |
| Subject | Fluid Adventures Ltd |
| Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Case type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing date | 27 October 2026 |
| Petitioning creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing date | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public records maintained by Companies House confirm that Fluid Adventures Ltd (company number 08327122) was incorporated on 11 December 2012. The registered office address is 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE.
The business is classified under SIC code 93290 for other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified. The corporate status is currently recorded as "active - proposal to strike off". Filed turnover, operating profit, and net balance sheet asset figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
Directors and ownership
Companies House records document the current and historical officers for Fluid Adventures Ltd. The public register shows the following active appointments:
- Nicola Louise Carole Smith: Director, appointed 5 April 2019. British nationality, resident in England, born November 1957.
- Philip Smith: Director, appointed 11 December 2012. British nationality, resident in England, born August 1989.
- Philip Smith: Company Secretary, appointed 11 December 2012.
Past officers include David Maurice Foley (born April 1990), who served as a director from 11 December 2012 until resigning on 11 November 2013, and David Foley, who served as secretary across the same dates.
Under the Persons with Significant Control (PSC) register, Mr Philip Smith has been recorded since 1 July 2016 as holding 75% to 100% of the company's shares, 75% to 100% of the voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors. These facts reflect the public register as maintained by the registrar; they do not imply wrongdoing or personal insolvency in respect of the petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The registrar currently records an active "proposal to strike off" against Fluid Adventures Ltd. Gazette statutory notices regarding this strike-off or the petition are Not stated in the published source. When a winding-up petition is presented against a company already subject to strike-off action, the court petition typically halts administrative dissolution under Section 1000 of the Companies Act 2006 to allow the court to process the debt claim. Commercial partners can track further status changes through free company monitoring.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition introduces material commercial and legal risks for trading partners. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the date of presentation is void if the court subsequently makes a winding-up order, unless validated by court order. Suppliers receiving payments from Fluid Adventures Ltd between 27 October 2026 and the final hearing face the risk of future liquidators seeking repayment unless a validation order is granted.
Credit controllers and commercial managers should review open accounts using the following structured protocol:
1. Freeze unsecured credit: Transition supply arrangements to cash-in-advance or cleared funds before releasing equipment or services.
2. Review retention of title: Confirm whether current inventory contains enforceable retention-of-title clauses.
3. Assess pending transactions: Identify unsettled invoices or work-in-progress exposed to Section 127 void disposition rules.
4. Monitor court listings: Cross-reference developments against today's winding-up petitions list to check if other suppliers have joined proceedings.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit professionals do not wait for a petition to be advertised in The Gazette before intervening. A dedicated winding up petition search queries the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions directly, uncovering filings days or weeks before statutory notices appear or bank accounts freeze.
Consider a commercial equipment hire firm with an open £20,000 credit line to a recreation business. If the hire firm continues releasing machinery after a petition is presented without completing a winding up search, any payments taken after the presentation date could be clawed back as void dispositions if a liquidation order follows. Pre-delivery registry checks protect cash flow against void transaction claims.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers, corporate lenders and asset underwriters must verify counterparty solvency before extending facility limits or releasing security. Overlooking a newly presented petition compromises debt recovery and exposes settlements to retrospective clawback. Conduct a winding up search as part of your standard pre-trade checks, or obtain a formal court certificate via [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
FAQ
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. Presenting a petition is the start of legal proceedings by a petitioner alleging an outstanding debt. The court has not yet heard the petition and has not determined whether to make a winding-up order, dismiss the case, or grant an adjournment.
When will a hearing take place?
Hearing dates typically fall six to ten weeks after filing at the Royal Courts of Justice, depending on court listing availability. The specific listing for this case is [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
When must a petition be advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company before placing an advertisement. The statutory notice must appear at least seven business days before the hearing.
Can a company trade while a petition is live?
A company can technically trade, but bank accounts are often frozen by financial institutions once they become aware of the petition to avoid Section 127 liability. Trading normally requires the company to seek a validation order from the court.
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.