Grand Central Holdings Enters Administration
Grand Central Holdings Limited entered administration on 12 October 2026, according to a statutory notice published in The Gazette. The appointment was made under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales (Insolvency & Companies List).
Case timeline
| Date | Step | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-09-21 | Notice of intention to appoint administrator filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| 2026-10-12 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |
The court record shows that a notice of intention to appoint an administrator was initially filed on 21 September 2026, culminating in the formal appointment recorded on 12 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-006917.
Gazette notice details
- Notice Date: 12 October 2026
- Notice Code: 2410 (Appointment of administrators)
- Court: High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD)
- Court Case Number: CR-2026-006917
- Appointing Party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) summary
- Administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) summary
Company snapshot
- Company Name: GRAND CENTRAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
- Company Number: 15709044 (View Companies House Profile)
- Date of Incorporation: 8 May 2024
- Registered Office: Europa House (Office 13), 18 Wadsworth Road (Front), Perivale, Greenford, United Kingdom, UB6 7JD
- Company Status: Active (Administration notice published)
- SIC Code: 59112 (Video production activities)
- Latest Financials: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Official entries registered at Companies House list the following officers and ownership structure for Grand Central Holdings Limited:
Directors
- Mr David Michael Barrett: Appointed on 6 June 2024, resigned on 1 December 2024. Reappointed on 1 February 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born January 1968.
- Mr Simon Kanjee: Appointed on 1 February 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born January 1967.
- Mr Aaron James Sloman: Appointed on 8 May 2024, resigned on 1 February 2025. New Zealander nationality, resident in the United States, born October 1971.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Granary Media Holdings Limited (Company Number 16126778): Notified as a corporate PSC on 1 February 2025, holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, as well as the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Aaron James Sloman: Notified as an individual PSC on 8 May 2024 (holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights); the register records that control ceased on 1 February 2025.
These details accurately reflect statutory register facts filed with the registrar.
What administration means for creditors and customers
When a UK business enters administration, a statutory moratorium is created under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. This moratorium imposes an automatic stay on legal proceedings, preventing unsecured creditors from launching enforcement action, winding-up petitions, or repossessions without court approval or administrator consent.
Key statutory implications include:
- Legal Moratorium: Existing insolvency petitions and court enforcement proceedings are frozen.
- Claims Procedure: Creditors must submit formal proofs of debt to the administrators to substantiate any balance owed.
- Control of Operations: The appointed joint administrators assume management responsibility over company assets and operations.
Note: This commentary is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute formal legal advice.
How to assess corporate exposure: A practical decision framework
Credit management professionals and legal advisors routinely evaluate corporate risk profiles prior to extending credit or delivering contracts. Performing a routine winding up search assists in identifying filings before formal notices are published.
1. Check registry entries: Confirm official corporate filings and status updates.
2. Evaluate officer changes: Track directorship resignations and shareholding transfers.
3. Run insolvency checks: Conduct a winding up petition search across High Court cause lists.
4. Set up automated alerts: Enable free company monitoring to receive immediate notices when court filings occur.
Scenario: Early risk identification prior to formal administration
Consider a trade creditor managing a £40,000 exposure for ongoing software services. If a debtor files a notice of intention to appoint an administrator in court, the listing appears in the Central Registry several days prior to Gazette publication.
A credit controller conducting a prompt winding up search can detect the court filing early, enabling the credit team to halt further supply and assess retention of title rights before the statutory moratorium prevents enforcement.
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Recent filings and Gazette activity
The Gazette published notice 2410 recording the appointment of administrators on 12 October 2026. This follows the initial notice of intention to appoint an administrator filed with the court registry on 21 September 2026.
For credit teams and lenders
Credit teams and commercial lenders face substantial risk when counterparty companies enter insolvency unexpectedly. Relying solely on annual accounts or manual checks can lead to delayed identification of distress. Incorporating a routine winding up search into daily credit checks enables teams to manage credit risks proactively before moratoriums freeze creditor actions.
FAQ
What does entering administration mean for Grand Central Holdings Limited?
Entering administration means an administrator is appointed to manage the company's affairs under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, aiming to rescue the company as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors than liquidation.
How do creditors submit claims during administration?
Creditors must submit a formal statement of claim (proof of debt) along with supporting invoices and evidence directly to the appointed administrators.
Where can I check for pending court petitions?
You can run a winding up petition search to review current court filings and cause list entries across UK courts.
Can unsecured creditors enforce debts during administration?
No. Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 imposes an automatic statutory moratorium that halts legal proceedings and enforcement actions unless permitted by the court or administrators.