FRC Bracknell Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against FRC Bracknell Ltd on 4 November 2026 under case number CR-2026-008456 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing marks the initiation of formal court proceedings by an unpaid applicant. The presentation of a petition is not a judicial determination of insolvency; whether an order is granted or the matter is dismissed remains a decision for the court.
Petition details
The public record at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions shows the following filing data:
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | FRC Bracknell Ltd |
| Registered Company Number | 10142150 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008456 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Date Filed | 4 November 2026 |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner Legal Representatives | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
FRC Bracknell Ltd was incorporated on 22 April 2016 as a private limited company. The public record on the Companies House register indicates that the company is currently active, operating under standard industrial classification code 96090 for other service activities not elsewhere classified.
The company's registered office is situated at 14 Fan Court Longcross Road, Longcross, Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT16 0DJ. Comprehensive profile information can be reviewed via the FRC Bracknell Ltd Corp Intel profile. Filed financial figures, including turnover and balance sheet net assets, are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
Directors and ownership
Public filings list the statutory appointments and ownership structure of the entity. According to Companies House records, the registered officers and persons with significant control are as follows:
- Olga Khaneeva: Appointed as director on 22 April 2016. The register records her nationality as Russian, country of residence as the United Kingdom, and date of birth as April 1974.
- Mrs Olga Khaneeva: Recorded as an active individual person with significant control notified on 25 July 2025. The register details British nationality, residence in England, and ownership of shares representing 75% to 100% of the company.
- Food And Restaurants Company Ltd (10802169): Recorded on the register as a historical corporate person with significant control from 2 November 2017 until cessation on 25 July 2025, previously holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights.
- Mrs Olga Khaneeva: Recorded as a historical individual person with significant control notified on 1 June 2016 and ceased on 2 November 2017.
These entries reflect the current and historical statutory filings on the register and do not indicate personal liability or fault in relation to the petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A statutory notice referencing FRC Bracknell Ltd appeared in The Gazette on 12 May 2026 within an official company document listing. The formal court petition filed on 4 November 2026 represents the most recent insolvency entry in the court record.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is the earliest public warning of formal collection litigation against a corporate entity. For trading partners, the primary operational hazard stems from section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If a winding-up order is subsequently made, any disposition of company property made after the petition date is void unless specifically validated by the court.
Commercial counterparties should apply a structured protocol to manage potential exposure:
1. Halt Unsecured Credit Extensions: Freeze discretionary open-account trade lines and transition trading terms to advance payments or cash against documents.
2. Audit Ledger Balances: Calculate total outstanding exposure across unpaid invoices, work in progress, and unfulfilled purchase orders.
3. Confirm Retention of Title (ROT): Ensure that contracts contain enforceable retention-of-title clauses and verify physical inventory locations before goods are consumed or commingled.
4. Review Bank Mandates and Settlements: Recognise that commercial accounts payable settled following the petition date risk recovery action by a liquidator in the absence of a validation order.
5. Track Daily Court Listings: Regularly inspect the today's cause list to follow hearing fixtures and court lists.
Practical exposure scenario
Consider an equipment supplier that delivered £14,000 of stock on 30-day terms to an operating entity. Two weeks later, a winding-up petition is presented at court. If the buyer issues a bank transfer to pay the outstanding balance while the petition is pending, that payment constitutes a disposition of property under section 127. If the court later grants a winding-up order, the court-appointed liquidator can apply to recover that £14,000 from the supplier, leaving the creditor with an unsecured claim. A winding up search before extending further commercial credit would identify the petition at filing, allowing the supplier to adjust terms or seek legal advice on obtaining a validation order.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters, debt recovery solicitors, and commercial suppliers must ensure their credit-control cycles do not rely solely on annual accounts filings. A winding up search prior to processing major extensions of credit or releasing security protects balance sheets from section 127 clawback risks. Missing a petition filing at the Central Registry leaves counterparties exposed during the multi-week period before hearing listings become public.
How to investigate further
Corporate intelligence teams investigating this matter should consult official registers. Detailed corporate documents and past annual returns are accessible via Companies House. Any statutory advertisement of the petition will be published in The Gazette in accordance with court procedural rules.
To safeguard against unexpected trading risks across customer and supplier portfolios, corporate teams can activate free company monitoring for automated alerts when new filings occur. Running a regular winding up petition search across commercial ledgers enables businesses to detect court enforcement before debt recovery options are compromised.
For broader portfolio protection, parties can also conduct a formal winding up search across the Central Registry to audit counterparties before signing major agreements.
FAQ
What occurs following the presentation of a winding-up petition?
Once a petition is filed at the court, a hearing date is typically assigned in the High Court or a designated business and property court. The petitioner must serve the petition on the company's registered office and may subsequently advertise the petition in The Gazette if the debt remains unpaid.
When is a winding-up petition advertised?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition cannot usually be advertised until at least seven business days have elapsed since service on the company. The advertisement provides notice to other creditors and typically leads to the freezing of company bank accounts by financial institutions.
Does the filing of a petition mean the company is entering liquidation?
No. Presentation is an unproven allegation that an undisputed debt remains unpaid. The respondent company may pay the debt, reach a settlement, apply for an administration order, or oppose the petition on bona fide grounds. The outcome is determined strictly by the court.
How does section 127 affect trading partners?
Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 provides that any transfer of company property or payment made after the petition presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made. Creditors accepting payments after that date may face clawback claims unless the court grants a validation order under section 127.
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.