Leabrook Lodge Limited Enters Administration
Leabrook Lodge Limited, trading as Meadowbrook Court Bungalows and previously incorporated as Meadowbrook Nursing Home Limited, has entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. A statutory notice confirming the appointment was published in The Gazette on 16 October 2026 following court proceedings in the High Court of Justice.
The administration triggers an immediate statutory moratorium, staying all legal enforcement, repossession, and winding-up proceedings against the company without the consent of the administrators or permission of the court.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment details published in the official public record are summarised below.
| Detail | Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | LEABROOK LODGE LIMITED |
| Trading Name | Meadowbrook Court Bungalows |
| Previous Name | MEADOWBROOK NURSING HOME LIMITED |
| Court | High Court of Justice |
| Case Number | No 7951 of 2026 |
| Notice Code | 2410 (Appointment of administrators) |
| Gazette Publication Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Appointed Administrators | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrator Firm | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at the Companies House register show that [Leabrook Lodge Limited](/company/02632811) has operated in the care and staffing sectors for more than three decades.
- Company Number: 02632811
- Incorporation Date: 26 July 1991
- Company Status: Active (administration pending register update)
- Registered Office Address: Meadowbrook Bungalows, Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, United Kingdom, SY10 7HD
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
- 78109: Activities of employment placement agencies (other than motion picture, television and other theatrical employment agencies)
- 78200: Temporary employment agency activities
- 86102: Medical nursing home activities
- 98000: Residents producing goods and services for own use
- Latest Filed Figures: Not available in the supplied record.
Directors and ownership
Companies House register records identify the current and former officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for Leabrook Lodge Limited.
Current and Recent Directors
- Dr Olusegun Ayodele Osinkolu: Appointed director on 9 November 2022. Born in November 1964; nationality British; country of residence England.
- Olayinka Olubukola Osinkolu: Appointed director on 9 November 2022; resigned on 1 July 2026. Born in February 1968; nationality British; country of residence England.
Historic Officers
- Catherine Mary Dulson: Appointed director on 26 July 1991; resigned on 9 September 2013. Also served as secretary from 26 July 1991 until resignation on 9 September 2012. Born in December 1942; nationality British.
- Derrick Wilfred Dulson: Appointed director on 26 July 1991; resigned on 9 November 2022. Born in April 1944; nationality British; country of residence Wales.
- Nicholas Andrew Dulson: Appointed director on 26 November 2020; resigned on 9 November 2022. Born in January 1973; nationality British; country of residence Wales.
- Shropshire Leisure Group Limited: Corporate director appointed on 30 September 2013; resigned on 9 December 2014.
- RJP Secretaries Limited: Corporate secretary appointed on 30 September 2013; resigned on 9 December 2014.
- Swift Incorporations Limited: Corporate nominee secretary appointed and resigned on 26 July 1991.
Persons with Significant Control
- Dr Olusegun Ayodele Osinkolu: Individual PSC notified on 7 September 2022. Holds ownership of shares between 75% and 100%.
- Derrick Wilfred Dulson: Corporate entity PSC record notified on 25 June 2019, ceased on 7 September 2022 (held 25% to 50% shares and voting rights, and right to appoint/remove directors). Prior individual PSC record notified on 15 July 2016 ceased on 25 June 2019 (held 75% to 100% shares and voting rights).
What administration means for creditors and customers
This summary provides general legal context and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
When a company enters administration, executive powers pass from the directors to the court-appointed administrators. The administrators act as officers of the court and agents of the company to pursue one of three statutory objectives under paragraph 3 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986:
1. Rescuing the company as a going concern;
2. Achieving a better result for creditors as a whole than would be likely if the company were wound up without first entering administration; or
3. Realising property to make a distribution to one or more secured or preferential creditors.
Impact on Creditor Claims
Unsecured creditors cannot levy distress, enforce judgments, or pursue court actions while the statutory moratorium remains in force. Suppliers and trade creditors with outstanding invoices must submit a formal proof of debt to the administrators once their details and the administrator portal are confirmed. Contractual supply arrangements, retention of title claims, and ongoing service provisions will be determined by the administrators in due course.
Creditor actions and insolvency verification
When dealing with counterparties in distressed sectors such as care home operations and staffing, credit teams must act quickly when court notices appear. A formal winding up search verifies whether pre-existing petitions were filed prior to the administration order.
Immediate Step-by-Step Response for Creditors
1. Cease Unsecured Credit: Halt open credit terms and pause pending deliveries until the appointed administrators provide written instructions or guarantees of payment as an expense of the administration.
2. Conduct Insolvency Searches: Perform a comprehensive winding up search to identify whether prior petitions or court actions were registered in the High Court.
3. Assess Security and Assets: Identify any active charges or retention of title (ROT) clauses. Secure any on-site equipment, stock, or records where title has not transferred.
4. Collate Contract Documentation: Assemble all contracts, statements of account, unpaid invoices, and written communications to support the formal proof of debt.
5. Lodge Proof of Debt: Submit creditor claims to the administrators as directed in future statutory circulars from The Insolvency Service.
Practical Scenario: Trade Creditor Risk Management
Consider an equipment maintenance contractor that provides specialist medical fixtures to care home operators. If the contractor supplies goods on 60-day terms without continuous credit review, an administration filing can immediately freeze substantial sums.
By executing a regular winding up petition search against all commercial counterparties before releasing quarterly shipments, the contractor identifies legal filings weeks before public Gazette notices. Where an administration occurs, early claim submission and verifiable ROT clauses allow the creditor to recover title to high-value equipment rather than ranking alongside unsecured trade payables.
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FAQ
What does the appointment of administrators mean for Leabrook Lodge Limited?
It means the company is placed under the control of licensed insolvency practitioners pursuant to Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The administrators manage the affairs, business, and property of the company to achieve the statutory objectives of administration.
How does a creditor submit a claim?
Creditors must file a proof of debt with the administrators, accompanied by invoices, delivery receipts, and contracts evidencing the sum owed. The administrators will provide formal claim forms and instructions to known creditors.
What is the purpose of running a winding up petition search?
A winding up petition search checks the Central Registry of Winding Up Petitions to confirm whether a creditor has presented a formal petition against a company, allowing businesses to identify insolvency risks before public notices appear.
Can legal action proceed against a company in administration?
No. Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 imposes a statutory moratorium. Creditors cannot initiate or continue legal proceedings, enforce judgments, or repossess leased goods without permission of the court or consent from the administrators.
What was Leabrook Lodge Limited previously called?
Public records at Companies House show the company previously operated under the registered name MEADOWBROOK NURSING HOME LIMITED and used the trading style Meadowbrook Court Bungalows.