Seek Social Ltd Winding-Up Petition Filed
A winding-up petition was presented against Seek Social Ltd on 25 September 2026 at the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts, recorded under case number CR-2026-007448. The petition was filed at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The presentation of a petition is a formal court filing by a creditor and does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency or an order for compulsory liquidation.
Petition details
- Case Number: CR-2026-007448
- Filing Date: 25 September 2026
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing Location: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File)
- Petitioner & Debt Amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) The public CE-File cause-list entry does not disclose the identity of the petitioning creditor or the monetary value of the underlying claim.
Company snapshot
Seek Social Ltd (company number 10894174) was incorporated on 1 August 2017 under the Companies Act 2006. The company is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 70210 (Public relations activities) and 73110 (Advertising agencies). Its registered office address on file with Companies House is NRIA Suite, College House, Howard Street, Barrow-In-Furness, England, LA14 1NB.
According to public register records, the company status is currently listed as active, with an active proposal to strike off. Financial accounts, revenue figures, and balance sheet metrics were not stated in the published source data.
Directors and ownership
Official filings at Companies House record the following officers and persons with significant control (PSCs):
- Ms Kirsty Louise Gillam (born July 1992): Appointed as a director on 13 May 2025. Registered as a Person with Significant Control on 13 May 2025, holding significant influence or control over the company.
- Mr Dean Brian Braiden (born September 1983): Appointed as a director on 1 August 2017, resigned 25 July 2018, reappointed 26 July 2018, and resigned on 13 May 2025. Held PSC status from 26 July 2018 until cessation on 13 May 2025.
- Mrs Paula Antonette Braiden (born May 1983): Appointed as a director on 1 August 2017 and resigned on 13 May 2025. Held PSC status from 13 October 2017 until cessation on 13 May 2025.
These details record factual filings on the public register. The historic appointment or resignation of officers is a matter of statutory record and does not imply personal responsibility or involvement in court petition proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Companies House currently registers an active proposal to strike off for Seek Social Ltd. No statutory notices regarding petition advertisements or court orders were listed in The Gazette in the primary dataset. When a strike-off proposal coincides with a court petition, creditors frequently apply to suspend strike-off action under s.1000 Companies Act 2006 to allow judicial proceedings under insolvency legislation to progress.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is the earliest formal warning of insolvency proceedings. Credit professionals and counterparties must assess exposure promptly:
- Validation Risk (s.127): Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property or payment from its bank accounts after the presentation date (25 September 2026) is void if a winding-up order is made, unless validated by court order. Financial institutions routinely freeze company bank accounts upon learning of a petition presentation.
- Credit Assessment: Extended credit lines or advance delivery terms should be reassessed until the legal outcome of the petition is clarified by the court.
| Assessment Parameter | Status / Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-007448 |
| Primary Legislation | Insolvency Act 1986, s.124 & s.127 |
| Critical Exposure Risk | Void disposition of assets post-25 September 2026 |
| Action Required | Conduct a winding up search before settling invoices |
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and legal advisers managing counterparty risk cannot rely solely on standard annual account filings. By the time insolvency notices appear in general updates, bank accounts may already be frozen under Section 127. Running a targeted winding up petition search allows risk managers to identify Central Registry filings immediately. A routine winding up search enables commercial teams to halt unbilled credit, request upfront settlement, and configure free company monitoring to track changes on Companies House.
How to investigate further
To review court activity and verify filing updates:
1. Monitor daily court filings via Corp Intel's daily cause list.
2. Review the public corporate index directly at Companies House.
3. Check official public notices on The Gazette for legal advertisements filed under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation, the petition must be served on the company's registered office. Unless settled, dismissed, or restrained by court order, the petition is advertised in The Gazette and proceed to a hearing before a High Court judge.
Does presenting a petition mean a company is insolvent?
No. The presentation of a petition is an assertion of a debt by a petitioner. It is a formal application to the court, not a final judicial finding of insolvency.
Why does Section 127 matter to trade suppliers?
Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 makes post-petition transfers of company property void if a winding-up order is made. Payments received from a company after the petition date may be subject to clawback by a liquidator unless approved by a court validation order.
How long does it take for a petition to go to a court hearing?
A petition hearing is typically scheduled between 6 and 10 weeks following the presentation date, depending on court availability and procedural delays.
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.