Lucky Voice Group Limited Enters Administration
LUCKY VOICE GROUP LIMITED entered administration on 7 October 2026, according to a statutory notice published in The Gazette. The petition and administration court filing were recorded in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD), under reference CR-2026-007689.
Gazette notice details
The formal statutory advertisement in The Gazette provides the following registration details:
- Company Name: LUCKY VOICE GROUP LIMITED
- Company Number: 06160379
- Notice Date: 7 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)
- Case Number: CR-2026-007689
- Appointed Administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Case timeline
| Date | Step | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-06 | Notice of appointment of administrator filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| 2026-10-07 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |
The record shows that the notice of appointment of administrator was initially filed on 6 October 2026, with the formal Gazette notice published on 7 October 2026.
Company snapshot
Official records at Companies House show the following entity background:
- Incorporation Date: 14 March 2007
- Registered Office: 55-56A Poland Street, London, England, W1F 7NN
- Nature of Business (SIC): 47910 (Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet), 56301 (Beverage serving activities)
- Status: Active (administration appointment published)
Directors and ownership
The public register records the following past and present officers for the company:
- Baroness Martha Lane Fox: Director, appointed 14 March 2007.
- Mr Nicholas Thistleton-Smith: Director, appointed 14 March 2007. Previously served as Secretary from 14 March 2007 to 2 May 2013.
- Mrs Emma Thistleton-Smith: Secretary, appointed 2 May 2013.
The Persons with Significant Control (PSC) register lists:
- Mrs Martha Lane Fox: Notified on 20 January 2017 as holding share ownership of 25% to 50%.
- Mr Nick Thistleton-Smith: Notified on 20 January 2017 with significant influence or control as a firm.
All details reflect facts recorded on the public register. Statutory filings do not imply individual fault or personal responsibility regarding corporate insolvency.
What administration means for creditors and customers
When a UK business enters administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, a statutory moratorium takes effect immediately. This statutory protection halts legal action, debt enforcement, and asset repossession without prior court authorization or consent from the insolvency practitioners.
Key considerations for commercial counterparties include:
1. Proof of Debt: Unsecured creditors must lodge formal claims with the joint administrators once administrative contact details are formally confirmed.
2. Moratorium Restrictions: Unsecured debt collection actions are stayed while the business is in administration.
3. Distribution Hierarchy: Realised funds are allocated according to statutory priority rules set out in insolvency law.
This summary provides factual information only and does not constitute formal legal or financial advice.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit risk professionals and legal teams perform checks across multiple databases to evaluate corporate solvency before committing capital. Executing a regular winding up search helps identify court filings and insolvency petitions prior to public administration notices.
Standard verification steps for counterparty risk assessment include:
1. Search the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions and court cause lists for pending actions.
2. Conduct a targeted winding up petition search across corporate intelligence indexes.
3. Examine registered charges, debentures, and mortgages on the public register.
4. Enable free company monitoring to receive instant notifications on official status changes.
Commercial scenario: Managing supplier risk
Consider a commercial supplier extending £40,000 in credit terms to an operating business. If the customer enters administration without prior warning, outstanding invoices become unsecured claims subject to the moratorium. By running a routine winding up search and monitoring court rolls, credit teams gain early insight into court filings, allowing them to adjust credit limits or request security before formal appointments take place.
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FAQ
What happens to existing contracts during administration?
Existing contracts remain valid unless express insolvency termination terms apply or the appointed administrators disclaim burdensome contracts under statutory powers.
How do unsecured creditors claim unpaid funds?
Creditors submit a formal proof of debt form to the appointed administrators, attaching supporting documents such as unpaid invoices and delivery records.
How does administration differ from liquidation?
Administration is designed to protect the business or secure a better outcome for creditors than liquidation, whereas liquidation focuses primarily on winding up operations and liquidating assets.
Where can I check for pending corporate insolvency petitions?
You can run a winding up search to review active court filings and insolvency notices.