Winding-Up Petition Presented Against Sayaw Limited
A winding-up petition has been presented against Sayaw Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008363. Court records show the petition was filed on 2 November 2026. Presentation of a winding-up petition is a formal court filing by a creditor or petitioner seeking an order to place a company into compulsory liquidation; it does not constitute an adjudication or determination of insolvency by the court.
Petition details
The table below details the registry filing as recorded on the CE-File system:
| Record Field | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008363 |
| Company Name | Sayaw Limited |
| Filed Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner's Solicitor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date & Court | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at the Companies House service show Sayaw Limited (company number 11295668) was incorporated on 6 April 2018. The company's status is listed as active. Its registered office is 15 Hartland Way, Croydon, England, CR0 8RJ.
The company is registered under four Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 85510: Sports and recreation education
- 90010: Performing arts
- 93120: Activities of sport clubs
- 93130: Fitness facilities
Latest turnover and net balance sheet figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor). For historical filings, officer appointments, and risk metrics, view the Sayaw Limited company intelligence report.
Directors and ownership
According to Companies House records, the current officers of Sayaw Limited are:
- Mr Jonathan Alexander David Moore, director, appointed on 6 April 2018. The register records his nationality as British, country of residence as the United Kingdom, and month and year of birth as July 1988.
- Ms Hannah Ruth Adeline Moore, director, appointed on 1 July 2020. The register records her nationality as British, country of residence as England, and month and year of birth as November 1991. Ms Moore was also previously appointed as company secretary on 6 April 2018 and resigned that post on 22 July 2020.
On the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC), two individual notifications are recorded, both effective 20 September 2022:
- Mr Jonathan David Alexander Moore holds significant influence or control over the company, as well as significant influence or control over a trust and a firm.
- Miss Hannah Ruth Adeline Moore holds significant influence or control over the company, as well as significant influence or control over a trust and a firm.
Two initial statements regarding persons with significant control registered at incorporation ceased on 20 September 2022.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A check of official statutory notices in The Gazette shows no advertisement of this petition at the time of publication. Under rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner is prohibited from advertising a petition in The Gazette until at least seven business days have elapsed following formal service upon the company, unless the court orders otherwise.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition activates statutory considerations under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If a winding-up order is subsequently granted, any disposition of the company's property, including payments from its bank accounts, made after the date of presentation is void unless validated by an order of the court under section 127.
Commercial counterparties and suppliers should evaluate their ongoing financial exposure using a structured risk framework:
1. Reconcile outstanding balances and confirm whether goods delivered remain subject to enforceable retention of title clauses.
2. Review contractual credit limits and pause unsecured trade facilities pending clarification of the court proceedings.
3. Conduct a company charge check to verify whether debentures or floating charges exist that would take priority over unsecured creditors.
4. Monitor the court listings on the daily winding-up petitions list to check for listed hearing dates or consent orders.
Counterparty risk scenario
Consider an unsecured equipment supplier with an outstanding invoice of £15,000 for goods delivered to a fitness facility. If the customer is subject to an active petition and pays the invoice, that payment is at risk of clawback by an appointed liquidator under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if the court makes a winding-up order. To retain the funds lawfully, the supplier or company would require a formal validation order from the court demonstrating that the transaction benefited the general body of creditors.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters, debt recovery specialists, and commercial lenders must identify petition filings before formal public advertisement takes place. Once a petition is advertised or banks become aware of the filing, corporate accounts are routinely frozen, preventing ordinary trade payments. Conducting a timely winding up search before entering into major supply contracts or releasing security guarantees prevents unintended exposure to void transactions.
How to run a winding up petition search
Traditionally, verifying whether a counterparty faces insolvency proceedings required manual cause-list searches at the Rolls Building, telephone inquiries to the Insolvency Service, or waiting for notices in The Gazette. Because Gazette publication occurs days or weeks after filing, credit teams relied on outdated information. Running a direct winding up petition search across central court filings provides real-time verification of petitions at presentation. Commercial teams can also establish free company monitoring to receive automated alerts whenever new filings or legal notices affect their ledger.
How to investigate further
Creditors and counterparties reviewing Sayaw Limited can monitor the company's public profile on Companies House, cross-check forthcoming court listings, or view official Gazette notices. To confirm whether a different commercial counterparty is subject to active insolvency filings, an independent winding up search checks central court records. Where formal transactional due diligence is required for legal or lending compliance, professionals can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
FAQ
Does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean Sayaw Limited is insolvent?
No. A petition is an application made by a petitioner alleging an unpaid debt. The matter must be heard by the court, which will determine whether an order should be made, dismissed, or adjourned.
When will a petition hearing be listed?
Under standard Insolvency Court practice, hearing dates are generally listed between six and ten weeks from the filing date, depending on court capacity and judicial directions.
Can a winding-up petition be withdrawn before the hearing?
Yes. If the underlying debt is paid, settled, or shown to be subject to a genuine substantial dispute, the petitioner can apply for permission to withdraw the petition before an order is made.
What happens if a company pays a creditor after a petition is presented?
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, payments made after the petition presentation date are void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless approved by a court validation order.
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.