Granary Media Holdings Faces Insolvency Filing
On 18 September 2026, a court application under case number CR-2026-007172 concerning GRANARY MEDIA HOLDINGS LIMITED was presented at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing is recorded as an application or notice of appointment to appoint an administrator. The presentation of a court petition or administration application is a procedural step and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency; the final order remains a matter for the High Court.
Petition details
The court filing was registered via the HMCTS CE-File system and recorded at the Central Registry.
| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | GRANARY MEDIA HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Company Number | 16126778 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007172 |
| Court Filing Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Case Type Recorded | Companies - Application - Notice of Appointment to appoint an administrator |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
The petitioning party and exact underlying debt details are not stated in the published court registry record.
Company snapshot
According to Companies House register records, Granary Media Holdings Limited is an active private limited company registered under company number 16126778.
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): Not stated in the published source.
- Incorporation Date: Not stated in the published source.
- Registered Office Address: Not stated in the published source.
- Financial Status & Financials: Turnover, net assets, balance sheet figures, and auditor going-concern commentary are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
The public register maintained by Companies House details several officer appointments and corporate persons with significant control (PSCs) for Granary Media Holdings Limited.
Current and former officers
- BARRETT, David Michael: Director, appointed on 30 January 2025 (Active). Born January 1968, British, resident in England.
- KANJEE, Simon: Director, appointed on 30 January 2025 (Active). Born January 1967, British, resident in England.
- KANDHARI, Ashmeet Singh: Director, appointed on 2 June 2026, resigned on 25 August 2026. Born September 1981, British, resident in England.
- EMMOTT, Christopher William: Director, appointed on 30 January 2025, resigned on 2 June 2026. Born April 1977, British, resident in England.
- FOSTER, Henry William: Director, appointed on 9 December 2024, resigned on 2 June 2026. Born May 1979, British, resident in England.
- MC GOWAN, Paul Patrick: Director, appointed on 9 December 2024, resigned on 2 June 2026. Born January 1962, Irish, resident in Monaco.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Rb International Holdings Limited (Company Number 10440139): Active PSC notified on 2 June 2026, holding between 50% and 75% of shares and voting rights.
- Hssci Limited (Company Number 16680146): Former PSC notified on 2 September 2025, ceased on 2 June 2026 (held 25% to 50% of shares and voting rights).
- Hilco London Limited (Company Number 03966729): Former PSC notified on 9 December 2024, ceased on 2 September 2025 (held 25% to 50% of shares and voting rights).
All officer and PSC records reflect statutory filing data held on the public register.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent notices in The Gazette were recorded in the supplied dataset. Official public announcements regarding administration applications or insolvency court steps are published in The Gazette following formal court filings under the Insolvency Act 1986.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
An administration application or court petition serves as an early warning signal of potential corporate restructuring or financial distress. Credit managers, lenders, and trading counterparties should evaluate exposure and execute a structured risk assessment.
Counterparty risk action plan
1. Verify court status: Perform a formal winding up search or check the daily winding up petitions list to track court filings.
2. Review contracts: Examine supply agreements for insolvency triggers, retention of title (ROT) provisions, or immediate termination rights.
3. Assess exposure: Quantify current ledger balances, outstanding deliveries, and unbilled commitments.
4. Set up monitoring: Enable free company monitoring to receive immediate alerts regarding statutory filings at Companies House.
Worked scenario: Managing exposure during court filings
Consider a trading partner holding £45,000 in unpaid trade invoices against a commercial counterparty. Upon discovering a court administration filing on CE-File, the credit control team immediately pauses pending shipments, seeks pro-forma payment terms for future orders, and verifies whether delivered inventory remains covered by retention of title provisions. Conducting a prompt winding up petition search ensures management avoids expanding unsecured exposure prior to court decisions.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and legal risk teams must act quickly when court insolvency proceedings are initiated against a key trading partner. Failing to identify an administration or winding-up application in time can result in frozen assets or unrecoverable trade claims. Conducting a pre-credit winding up search enables risk officers to adjust credit limits and protect corporate positions before public notices affect trading contracts.
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How to investigate further
To review ongoing court developments for Granary Media Holdings Limited:
- Access the company intelligence profile on Corp Intel.
- Inspect public filings directly on the Companies House register.
- Review High Court listing details via HMCTS court services or the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions.
FAQ
What does a Notice of Appointment application signify?
A Notice of Appointment or administration application filed in court indicates that a company, its directors, or a qualifying floating charge holder has initiated court steps to appoint an administrator under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
How does an administration application differ from a winding-up petition?
A winding-up petition is typically presented by a creditor seeking compulsory liquidation of a company to realise assets. An administration application aims to place the company under the protection of a court moratorium while an administrator attempts to rescue the business as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors.
When does a court filing become public knowledge?
Filings submitted via the High Court's electronic filing system (CE-File) appear on public court registers shortly after registration. Formal statutory notices in The Gazette generally follow within several days of court service or formal administrator appointment.
What steps should an unpaid creditor take?
Creditors should audit outstanding ledgers, verify retention of title rights, check whether a legal moratorium is active, and seek independent legal advice before taking formal recovery measures.
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.