Montserrat Events C.I.C. Faces Winding Up Petition
On 1 October 2026, a compulsory winding-up petition was presented against MONTSERRAT EVENTS C.I.C. (company number 13264795) at the Central Registry of High Court Winding-up Petitions. The filing was recorded under case number CR-2026-007603.
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an initial procedural step in court proceedings brought under the Insolvency Act 1986. It represents the earliest formal public indicator of legal action to wind up a corporate entity. Presentation of a petition is a formal court filing and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency or a court order for compulsory liquidation.
Petition details
The details recorded on the HMCTS CE-File public search registry regarding this court filing are summarised below:
| Detail | Central Registry Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | MONTSERRAT EVENTS C.I.C. |
| Company Number | 13264795 |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-007603 |
| Filing Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to records on the Companies House register, Montserrat Events C.I.C. is an active community interest company incorporated on 12 March 2021.
- Registered Office: LEEWARD, 24 MONTSERRAT ROAD, LEE ON THE SOLENT, ENGLAND, PO13 9LT
- Primary SIC Code: 56210 (Event catering activities)
- Company Status: Active
- Financial Accounts: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House disclose the following historical and current corporate appointments and ownership entries for the company:
- Mr Jonathan Patrick Moore: Director, appointed 12 March 2021. Recorded as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) holding 75% to 100% of voting rights and shares since 12 March 2021.
- Mr Vaughan Malcolm Bidewell: Director, appointed 5 April 2022; resigned 20 September 2026.
- Mr Alan John Parry: Director, appointed 5 April 2022; resigned 29 September 2023.
- Mansion House Publications Limited (Company Number 08613449): Recorded as a corporate PSC with significant influence or control on 12 March 2021, with control notified as ceased on the same date.
No assertion of personal liability, misconduct, or insolvency is made against any serving or former officer or control holder.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
At the time of reporting, no petition advertisement for this case had been published in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor is required to wait seven business days after serving the petition on the company's registered office before placing a notice in The Gazette, unless court authorisation is granted to advertise earlier or dispense with notice.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a winding-up petition is presented, corporate counterparties face immediate statutory exposure under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Section 127 provides that any disposition of the company's property, including payments made out of its bank accounts, made after the commencement of the winding-up (the date of petition presentation) is void if the court subsequently makes a winding-up order.
Credit controllers, lenders, and trade partners assessing exposure to companies facing petition filings typically adopt a structured review protocol:
1. Freeze Unsecured Credit Terms: Re-evaluate open lines of credit and transition extended transactions to advance payment terms or cash on delivery.
2. Review Pending Transactions: Audit recent bank receipts from the subject entity to identify potential Section 127 clawback risk if a compulsory liquidation order follows.
3. Monitor the Daily Cause List: Track hearing lists and court lists via today's cause list to confirm whether a hearing date is listed or an adjournment occurs.
4. Verify Validation Orders: Request evidence of any High Court validation order under Section 127 if continuing to trade on credit or executing asset sales with the company.
How to run a winding up petition search
Detecting court filings prior to public Gazette advertisement requires searching the High Court CE-File filing index directly. Manual checks require registering with court submission portals or requesting record searches through clerk services.
Credit risk teams use a dedicated winding up search to query Central Registry records instantly. Running a daily winding up search flags presented petitions weeks before they appear on Companies House or in statutory gazettes. Carrying out a winding up petition search ensures counterparties identify litigation before extending unsecured credit.
To safeguard ongoing commercial relationships, teams set up free company monitoring to receive real-time email alerts when filings or corporate changes occur.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers, trade insurers, and legal advisers conduct court searches prior to executing high-value commercial agreements or extending formal credit facilities. Relying solely on Companies House annual account filings leaves businesses vulnerable to unadvertised court petitions that jeopardize payment clearing. Conducting a formal search at the Central Registry mitigates counterparty insolvency exposure pre-completion.
FAQ
Does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. The presentation of a petition is a formal court filing by a creditor claiming an unpaid debt over statutory limits. The court has not made a ruling on the company's solvency, and the petition may be dismissed, withdrawn, paid, or settled prior to any hearing.
How long after filing is a winding-up petition heard?
Courts generally list winding-up petitions for an initial hearing 6 to 10 weeks after presentation, depending on court availability and service requirements in the High Court Chancery Division.
What is a Section 127 validation order?
A validation order is an order granted by the court under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 permitting a company to make valid dispositions of property or payments out of its bank accounts after a petition has been presented.
Where are winding-up petitions officially advertised?
Petitions are formally advertised in The Gazette at least seven business days after service on the company, unless the court orders otherwise or restrains advertisement.
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.