Haverfordwest County A.F.C. Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against Welsh football club Haverfordwest County A.F.C. on 29 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-008390. The record was entered at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions via the Rolls Building CE-File system.
The presentation of a petition is the earliest public stage of compulsory liquidation proceedings and does not represent a determination of insolvency by the court. Whether the company is insolvent or will be wound up remains an unresolved matter for judicial determination.
Petition details
- Case Number: CR-2026-008390
- Case Title: Haverfordwest County A.F.C
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filed Date: 29 October 2026
- Filing Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioning Creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Creditor's Solicitor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition Debt Amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing Date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The CE-File registry record logs the filing of the petition under the Insolvency Act 1986. Readers tracking proceedings across the Senior Courts can review the latest filings on the today's cause list.
Company snapshot
Haverfordwest County A.F.C. (company number 04454113) is a private company limited by shares, incorporated on 5 June 2002. Its registered office is recorded on Companies House as Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2EX.
The company operates under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 93120, designated for activities of sport clubs. Its status on the public register is currently listed as active.
- Company Name: HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY A.F.C.
- Company Number: 04454113
- Incorporation Date: 5 June 2002
- Company Status: Active
- SIC Code: 93120 (Activities of sport clubs)
- Registered Office: Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2EX
- Latest Filed Accounts: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Latest Filed Turnover: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House disclose the governance structure and historical officer appointments for the club. The register shows one active director and no active secretary following historical resignations.
Current officers
- Mr Robert John Edwards: Director, appointed 27 May 2020. British national, resident in England, born September 1984.
Significant control (PSC)
- Mr Robert John Edwards: Notified on 27 May 2020 as an individual person with significant control, holding the right to exercise significant influence or control, and significant influence or control as a firm.
- Mr David Benjamin Thomas Hughes: Ceased PSC. Notified 5 June 2017, ceased 20 May 2021.
Resigned officers
The company has recorded numerous officer resignations across its corporate history:
- Ms Mared Elin Pemberton: Director (appointed 30 June 2022, resigned 29 March 2026).
- Mr Julian Alfred Peter Furne: Director (appointed 30 June 2022, resigned 21 October 2024).
- Mr David Benjamin Thomas Hughes: Director (appointed 1 June 2006, resigned 20 May 2021).
- Mr Robert Wyn Davies: Director (appointed 30 September 2016, resigned 26 October 2020).
- Mr William Henry Vaughan Marchant: Director and Secretary (appointed 23 June 2006, resigned 27 May 2020).
- Mr Stanley John Barry Vaughan: Director and Secretary (director appointments on 5 June 2002 and 1 March 2013, secretary appointment 5 June 2002; all ceased 27 May 2020).
- Mr Arthur Barrie Webb: Director (appointed 3 June 2014, resigned 27 May 2020).
- Mr William Allan Thomas: Director (appointed 3 June 2014, resigned 27 May 2020; earlier appointment terminated 3 June 2014).
- Mr Robert Macdonald Nisbet: Director (appointed 31 July 2014, resigned 19 August 2019).
- Mr Kevin Marriott: Director (appointed 1 August 2015, resigned 8 May 2018).
- Mr Darren James Mansell: Director (appointed 30 September 2016, resigned 4 January 2018).
- Mr William Winston Griffiths: Director (appointed 5 June 2002 and 5 October 2006, resigned 2 July 2015).
- Mr Richard Noel Frank Friday: Director (appointed 3 June 2014, resigned 3 May 2016).
- Mr David Mark Edwards: Director (appointed 5 October 2006, resigned 3 June 2014).
- Mr Robert George Summons: Director (appointed 1 June 2006, resigned 3 June 2014).
- Mr Paul Williams: Director (appointed 1 June 2006, resigned 24 November 2007).
- Mr Desmond Walter Shanklin: Director (appointed 5 June 2002, resigned 1 July 2006).
- Mr Ronald John Anthony Daniels: Director (appointed 5 June 2002, resigned 1 June 2006).
- Severnside Nominees Limited & Severnside Secretarial Limited: Nominee entities (appointed and resigned on incorporation date, 5 June 2002).
These entries represent factual records from the registrar and do not imply any individual connection to the presentation of the winding-up petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Statutory notices published in The Gazette indicate earlier court enforcement activity against the company earlier in 2026 under a separate case number:
- 1 April 2026 (Winding-up petition notice): Notice published under case CR-2026-001358. That petition was presented on 23 February 2026 by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs, claiming to be creditors of the company, with a hearing listed for 15 April 2026 at the Rolls Building in London.
- 22 April 2026 (Statutory notice): Subsequent statutory notice gazetted under case CR-2026-001358 in the Chancery Division Companies Court.
The current petition (CR-2026-008390), filed on 29 October 2026, represents a distinct case number from the proceedings advertised in April 2026.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition under s.124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 initiates formal legal risks for trading partners. Once a petition is presented, the provisions of s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 become relevant. If a winding-up order is subsequently made, any disposition of the company's property made after the petition date is void unless validated by the court.
This creates practical implications for counterparties:
1. Banking operations: Financial institutions routinely freeze company bank accounts once they receive notice of a petition or when the petition is advertised in The Gazette, aiming to prevent void dispositions.
2. Payment security: Payments received by suppliers for goods or services delivered post-petition may be subject to clawback by an appointed liquidator unless protected by a validation order under s.127.
3. Contractual default clauses: Commercial contracts frequently include insolvency event clauses that allow counterparties to suspend credit facilities, require pre-payment, or terminate agreements upon the presentation of a petition.
Counterparty exposure assessment framework
| Assessment Step | Focus Area | Professional Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Immediate exposure check | Current ledger balances | Quantify outstanding trade debt and unbilled works. |
| 2. Supply terms review | Retention of title (ROT) | Identify supplied inventory subject to valid, registered ROT clauses. |
| 3. Delivery protocols | Ongoing fulfilment | Switch supply terms from unsecured credit to cash-on-delivery (COD) or advance payment. |
| 4. Corporate charges | Prior ranking security | Conduct a company charge check to establish where fixed and floating chargeholders rank. |
Worked scenario: managing open exposure post-filing
Consider an equipment supplier with £24,000 in invoices due across 30 days and an active order for £6,000 scheduled for delivery next week. Upon discovering the presentation of a petition at the Central Registry:
- Credit terms: The supplier immediately stops further credit lines. Releasing the £6,000 order on credit would risk non-payment or clawback under s.127 if a winding-up order follows.
- Payment demand: The supplier requests immediate settlement or pre-payment for future dispatches via irrevocable third-party transfer or bank draft.
- Asset identification: If goods previously delivered remain identifiable on site, the credit manager verifies whether contract terms contain an enforceable Retention of Title clause to recover stock prior to an order being made.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit professionals and legal advisers conducting broader counterparty checks often need to determine whether other trading partners face similar petitions. The public register at Companies House does not record a petition when it is first presented; filings only appear on the public register if an actual winding-up order is made or an administrator is appointed.
Traditionally, lawyers and credit controllers verify petition filings by telephoning the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions or submitting manual cause-list search requests at the Rolls Building, a process that can take hours or days to return clerk confirmation.
Corp Intel consolidates court filings from the CE-File registry and statutory publications into a continuous feed. To inspect any corporate entity for active petitions before extending credit or executing contracts, professionals run a winding up petition search. Where formal verification is required for transaction files, parties can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers, underwriters, and commercial litigators require verified intelligence on court filings prior to extending substantial trade limits or agreeing payment plans. Missing an active petition exposes trade creditors to severe clawback risk under s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if the counterparty enters compulsory liquidation. Establishing free company monitoring on critical debtor accounts provides automated notification if new petitions or register filings emerge.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation at court, the petition must be served on the company at its registered office. The petitioner then applies for a hearing date before a High Court judge or Insolvency and Companies Court judge, usually scheduled 6 to 10 weeks later.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition cannot usually be advertised until at least seven business days after service on the company, and no later than seven business days before the hearing. Advertisement alerts the public and other creditors to the action.
Can a winding-up petition be dismissed or withdrawn?
A petition can be dismissed, struck out, or withdrawn by consent if the company satisfies the debt, proves the debt is disputed on genuine and substantial grounds, or agrees settlement terms with the petitioner prior to the court hearing.
Does presenting a petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. Presentation is merely an allegation by a creditor that a debt is due and unpaid. A company only enters liquidation if the court hears the petition and grants a winding-up order, appointing the Official Receiver or an insolvency practitioner.
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.