Sedgemoor Campus Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition

A winding-up petition was presented against Sedgemoor Campus Limited on 21 October 2026, according to records filed at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008178. The presentation of a petition is the earliest formal court record in compulsory liquidation proceedings. It does not constitute a determination of insolvency or an order for winding up, as the outcome remains subject to a formal court determination.

Creditors, lenders, and commercial counterparties routinely monitor registry entries on the winding up petitions list today to evaluate trading risk before formal advertisement or court disposal.

Petition details

The table below outlines the core filing details recorded on the court system:

| Attribute | Detail |

| :--- | :--- |

| Company Name | Sedgemoor Campus Limited |

| Company Number | 09920759 |

| Court Reference | CR-2026-008178 |

| Filing Date | 21 October 2026 |

| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |

| Court Record Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |

| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |

| Petitioner Solicitor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |

| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |

Company snapshot

Sedgemoor Campus Limited was incorporated on 17 December 2015 as a private limited company. The public record at Companies House shows the business is currently listed as active, with its registered office situated at 49 Ewart Grove, London, England, N22 5NY.

The company operates under two standard industrial classification (SIC) codes:

Financial figures covering turnover, net assets, and going-concern assessments are not stated in the published source data. Counterparties reviewing overall group posture should inspect the full Sedgemoor Campus Limited profile for historical documentation.

Directors and ownership

Companies House records confirm the following appointments and shareholding control structures for Sedgemoor Campus Limited:

Current and former officers

Persons with significant control (PSCs)

These details represent public register filings only. The register does not connect any individual officer or shareholder to the presentation of the petition or to insolvency proceedings.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

No recent statutory notices concerning Sedgemoor Campus Limited are listed in the supplied dataset. Under standard insolvency rules, a petition is presented to the court first and served on the company before it may be advertised in The Gazette. Statutory advertisement typically occurs at least seven business days after service and at least seven business days prior to the hearing date, unless the court orders otherwise or an injunction restraining advertisement is obtained.

What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties

The presentation of a winding-up petition under the Insolvency Act 1986 introduces strict statutory consequences. By virtue of section 127 of the Act, any disposition of company property, and any transfer of shares or alteration in the status of members made after the commencement of the winding up (the date of presentation), is void unless the court orders otherwise via a validation order.

Commercial counterparties should assess their position across three core risk areas:

1. Payment risk: Transactions settled after 21 October 2026 may be challenged by an official receiver or liquidator if a winding-up order is ultimately granted, unless covered by a court-approved validation order.

2. Credit exposure: Credit insurers and trade suppliers often freeze discretionary limits upon presentation, requiring cash in advance or secured terms.

3. Banking facilities: Banks routinely freeze company accounts upon learning of a petition (often following Gazette publication or direct notification) to avoid liability under section 127.

Practical response framework for trade counterparties

When a commercial trading partner appears in registry records, credit managers follow a defined risk-ranking protocol:

Illustrative commercial scenario

Consider a building supplies contractor with £45,000 in open invoices owed by a construction firm facing a petition. If the supplier continues delivering on 30-day terms without checking the registry, payments received post-presentation risk clawback under section 127 if a winding-up order follows. By identifying the filing immediately through early court records, the credit controller pauses deliveries, establishes contact with the debtor, and insists on third-party security or payments structured strictly under validation-order guidance.

How to run a winding up petition search

To conduct due diligence on corporate partners before entering major contracts, commercial professionals traditionally rely on manual court inquiries, phone lines to the Insolvency Service, or delayed public Gazette filings. However, relying solely on Gazette advertisements means missing the early window between court presentation and public publication.

A professional winding up petition search provides direct confirmation of whether a petition is active on the court registers. For teams handling ongoing counterparty risk across supply chains, setting up free company monitoring delivers automated email alerts the moment new filings, officer departures, or charges are registered against a specific entity.

For credit teams and suppliers

For credit controllers, property lenders, and commercial solicitors, running a verified winding up search prior to completion or payment approval is a standard risk-mitigation duty. Failing to identify an unadvertised petition can lead to unrecoverable losses and invalid legal transfers. Integrating continuous checks guarantees your department acts before statutory freezes take effect.

FAQ

Does the presentation of a petition mean the company is entering liquidation?

No. Presentation is merely the filing of an application by a creditor asserting an unpaid debt. The matter must proceed to a hearing where the court considers the petition. The company may dispute the debt, settle the liability, or seek an injunction or administration.

What is section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986?

Section 127 provides that any disposition of company property made after the presentation of a winding-up petition is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.

When is a winding-up petition advertised?

Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition is usually advertised in The Gazette no earlier than seven business days after service on the company, and at least seven business days before the court hearing, unless restrained by a court order.

How can a counterparty check if other group companies face petitions?

Professionals use an independent winding up search to check associated entities across the Central Registry and CE-File systems.

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.

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