Winding-Up Petition Filed Against Vars Care Limited
A winding-up petition was presented against Vars Care Limited (company number 09194671) on 6 October 2026 at the High Court Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under reference CR-2026-007736. The filing represents an initial formal application to the court for a winding-up order; the presentation of a petition is not a legal determination of insolvency, and the court has not made a winding-up order.
Petition details
The records of the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions record the following details regarding the filing:
- Case reference: CR-2026-007736
- Filing date: 6 October 2026
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing court: High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions
- Petitioning creditor / debt amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
According to Companies House records, Vars Care Limited operates under standard industrial classification (SIC) code 87300, covering residential care activities for the elderly and disabled.
| Detail | Register entry |
| --- | --- |
| Registered name | VARS CARE LIMITED |
| Company number | 09194671 |
| Incorporation date | 29 August 2014 |
| Current status | Active |
| Registered office | 1 Glebe Gardens, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2LQ |
| Financial reports | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Directors and ownership
Public register records at Companies House show the following officer appointments for Vars Care Limited:
- Ashvin Kumarsingh Seewooruthun (born March 1982), appointed as a director on 29 August 2014.
- Vimla Devi Seewooruthun (born November 1977), appointed as a director on 29 August 2014.
The register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) lists Mr Ashvin Kumarsingh Seewooruthun as holding the right to appoint and remove directors, notified on 1 July 2016.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The published data indicates no statutory advertisements recorded in The Gazette prior to or alongside this filing. Official notices detailing hearing dates or disposition updates will be published in the legal gazettes if required under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. You can review current market filings on the daily winding-up petitions list.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is the earliest public indicator of legal action against a debtor entity. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property, including payments made from its bank accounts post-presentation, is void unless validated by court order.
Risk management professionals typically follow a structured protocol when a petition is identified:
1. Review credit limits: Pause unsecured trade credit until court disposition details are verified.
2. Run court checks: Perform a winding up search across public registries to check for related legal filings.
3. Assess payment risks: Note that payments received following the petition presentation date face potential clawback risks if a compulsory liquidation order follows without validation.
4. Track court cause lists: Monitor scheduled hearing listings to establish whether the petition is contested, paid, or listed for determination.
How to investigate further
To examine the public records for this company, inspect the filing history via Companies House or check official insolvency listings in The Gazette. Conducting a targeted winding up petition search allows corporate analysis teams to assess company records and track updates.
For credit teams and suppliers
When assessing commercial counterparty exposure, financial directors must identify legal filings at presentation stage rather than following bank account freezes or gazetting. Identifying legal petitions early enables risk managers to review credit agreements promptly. Setting up free company monitoring ensures automatic notifications are delivered whenever corporate filings or registry details update.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation at the Central Registry, the petitioner must serve the document on the target company. A High Court hearing date is assigned, and statutory rules typically require advertisement in The Gazette at least seven business days before the court hearing unless settled or dismissed beforehand.
Does presenting a winding-up petition confirm insolvency?
No. A petition is an unproven court application made by a claimant. The High Court decides whether to issue a winding-up order, and petitions are routinely dismissed, paid, or withdrawn prior to a full hearing.
Why does Section 127 affect bank accounts?
Section 127 invalidates asset transfers made after petition presentation if a winding-up order is ultimately granted. Financial institutions routinely freeze corporate accounts upon learning of a petition to mitigate liability for post-presentation transfers.
How do counterparties monitor petition status?
Counterparties monitor legal updates by reviewing High Court cause lists, inspecting Gazette advertisements, or completing a winding up search to verify if a case has been dismissed or resolved.
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.