Hazelcare Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
On 16 October 2026, a winding-up petition was presented against Hazelcare Limited in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts. The filing was recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008047. Presentation of a petition represents the formal submission of an application to the court and is not a determination of insolvency. The legal outcome remains a matter for judicial determination. Creditors, suppliers and commercial partners can check the company's verified status on its Corp Intel company profile and review wider court activity via the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing data recorded on the court system:
| Attribute | Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008047 |
| Case Title | Hazelcare Limited |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
| Petitioner Name | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Listed Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Hazelcare Limited (company number 11663114) was incorporated on 6 November 2018. The company's registered office is situated at Hazelcare Head Office, 317 Two Mile Hill Road, Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom, BS15 1AP.
According to public records held by Companies House, the company operates under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 86900, which designates other human health activities. Financial filings, including recent turnover, net asset positions, and auditor statements, are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
Statutory filings at Companies House disclose the active directorship and beneficial ownership structure of the entity.
The current officers recorded on the register are:
- Mr Cadwell Tinotenda Chipuriro, director, appointed on 9 June 2020. Public records show a previous directorship for Mr Chipuriro from 6 November 2018 until 14 August 2019. Born November 2001, British nationality, resident in England.
- Mrs Jestina, Eustina, Nyasha Chipuriro, director, appointed on 6 November 2018. Born January 1980, British nationality, resident in England.
- Mr Nyakasa Abraham Chipuriro, director, appointed on 13 August 2019. Born December 1973, British nationality, resident in England.
Regarding shareholding and control, the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) lists Mrs Jestina, Eustina, Nyasha Chipuriro as an individual PSC, notified on 6 November 2018. She holds ownership of shares from 75% to 100%, voting rights from 75% to 100%, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These details reflect entries on the public register. An officer appointment or shareholding is a matter of statutory record and does not link an individual to the presentation of the petition or imply any wrongdoing.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Public records show no recent statutory advertisements relating to this petition in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a winding-up petition until at least seven business days have passed following service of the petition on the company. No winding-up orders or formal insolvency practitioner appointments are recorded against the company at this stage.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an early legal signal indicating that an unpaid creditor has initiated formal court action under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986. For suppliers, trade contractors and lenders, this step carries significant legal and operational implications.
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the petition presentation date is void if the court subsequently grants a winding-up order, unless sanctioned by a validation order. As a result, clearing banks that identify court filings often freeze company bank accounts to avoid liability for post-petition transactions. Parties seeking information on mitigating petition risks can review guidance on how to stop a winding up petition.
Counterparties with active exposure should evaluate outstanding invoices and assess collateral. Running a company charge check helps confirm whether registered debentures or fixed and floating charges take priority over general trade debt.
Creditor risk response framework
Credit controllers and financial analysts should apply an objective decision method when a trading partner is named in a court petition:
1. Verify the filing: Confirm the case number, filing date and registry details via official court records.
2. Freeze unsecured credit: Suspend open credit terms immediately and transition ongoing supply to pro-forma payments or cash-on-delivery.
3. Assess section 127 exposure: Review payments received after the petition filing date to identify potential clawback risks if a winding-up order is made.
4. Audit security interests: Inspect the Companies House charges register to determine whether secured lenders hold debentures over cash flow or book debts.
Worked scenario
Consider an equipment supplier with an outstanding £32,000 balance on 30-day terms against a healthcare entity facing a court filing. If the supplier delivers further consumables on credit and receives bank transfers after 16 October 2026, those funds could be clawed back under section 127 if the court subsequently makes a winding-up order. An experienced credit team would stop credit facilities, verify registry data, and conduct a winding up search across associated business accounts.
How to run a winding up petition search
Traditionally, confirming whether a company faces court proceedings requires a solicitor or risk analyst to make manual telephone enquiries to the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions or file individual document searches on CE-File. While Companies House records formal appointments, it does not record presented petitions. Relying solely on Companies House filings often leaves counterparties unaware of legal risks for weeks.
Automated platforms streamline this diligence. Conducting a professional winding up search enables compliance and credit teams to check court filings in real time. Organizations managing broad supplier books can implement free company monitoring to track statutory updates and court movements across counterparties automatically.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit teams and commercial lenders must identify winding-up petitions before formal advertisement in The Gazette or bank account freezes take effect. Missing an active court petition leaves suppliers exposed to void transactions and severe bad debt write-offs upon liquidation. Establishing an automated diligence process ensures credit lines are adjusted before exposure crystallises.
FAQ
What is the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions?
The Central Registry is the central court database operated by the High Court of Justice in London. It records all winding-up petitions presented against companies in England and Wales.
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation of a petition means an application has been submitted to court alleging an unpaid debt. It is not an adjudication of insolvency. The petition may be disputed, paid, settled, or dismissed at hearing.
Why do bank accounts freeze after a petition is presented?
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, asset dispositions made after a petition date are void if a winding-up order follows. Banks often restrict accounts once notified of a filing to prevent unauthorized payments.
What is the purpose of The Gazette advertisement?
Petitioners advertise in The Gazette to give formal notice to other creditors and the public. Under insolvency rules, advertisement cannot occur until at least seven business days after the petition is served on the registered office.
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.