Notices to creditors (MVL)
A C Coughtrey & Son Limited
In short: A C Coughtrey & Son Limited (company no. 09278008) entered members' voluntary liquidation, a solvent and planned closure, according to a Notices to creditors (MVL) notice published in The London Gazette on 29 July 2026. The office holders are Stewart Goldsmith; David Smithson, appointed 25 March 2026.
Creditors of Coughtrey & Son Limited must submit proof of debt by 24 August 2026 as part of a members’ voluntary liquidation.
Notice details
- Company
- A C COUGHTREY & SON LIMITED
- Company number
- 09278008
- Trading name
- Coughtrey's Butchers
- Registered office
- 1580 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AG
- Principal trading address
- Stane Street Nurseries, Stane Street, Codmore Hill, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1BQ
- Office holder(s)/Liquidator(s)
- Stewart Goldsmith; David Smithson
- Office holder number(s)
- IP No. 020970; IP No. 9317
- Date of appointment
- 25 March 2026
- Contact
- The Joint Liquidators, Email: [email protected]; Alternative contact: Chloe Hobson
- Proof of debt deadline
- 24 August 2026
What this notice means
A members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) is the solvent, orderly winding-up of a company that can pay its debts in full — usually part of a director's retirement, a group restructure, or closing a company that has served its purpose. It is a planned closure, not a sign of financial distress.
Read more: What is Liquidation?.
How does this notice affect you?
Choose what applies and we'll point you at the right next step.
A written-off invoice rarely stops at the company that failed. The supplier left short is often the next business in difficulty — and the earlier that's dealt with, the more options stay open. If A C COUGHTREY & SON LIMITED owed you money, it's worth checking where that leaves you.
Unpaid wages, holiday pay and statutory redundancy are claimed from the government's Redundancy Payments Service, not from K2. The insolvency practitioner named in this notice should send you a case reference — you'll need it to claim.
K2 has backed and restructured UK businesses since 1990, including buying trade and assets out of distress. These situations move in days rather than months, so if you're looking at A C COUGHTREY & SON LIMITED or something similar, start the conversation early.
A members' voluntary liquidation is a solvent, orderly closure — often part of retirement, a group restructure, or moving on to the next venture. K2 has advised UK company directors since 1990 on restructuring and what comes next. If that's on your horizon, talk to us.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A C Coughtrey & Son Limited in financial difficulty?
No — this is a solvent process. A members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) is the solvent, orderly winding-up of a company that can pay its debts in full — usually part of a director's retirement, a group restructure, or closing a company that has served its purpose. It is a planned closure, not a sign of financial distress. The London Gazette published a Notices to creditors (MVL) for A C Coughtrey & Son Limited (company no. 09278008) on 29 July 2026.
What does a Notices to creditors (MVL) mean?
A members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) is the solvent, orderly winding-up of a company that can pay its debts in full — usually part of a director's retirement, a group restructure, or closing a company that has served its purpose. It is a planned closure, not a sign of financial distress.
Who is dealing with the liquidation?
The office holders named in the notice: Stewart Goldsmith; David Smithson, appointed 25 March 2026. Creditors, employees and anyone holding goods or money belonging to the company should contact them directly, quoting the company number.
Source: The London Gazette and Companies House. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. This page is provided by K2 Partners for information only and is not legal or financial advice.