Resolution for winding up (MVL)
The Schoolscompany Trust enters members' voluntary liquidation
In short: The Schoolscompany Trust (company no. 08304460) entered members' voluntary liquidation, a solvent and planned closure, according to a Resolution for winding up (MVL) notice published in The London Gazette on 10 August 2026. The office holder is Sean K Croston (IP No. 8930) of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 8 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7EA, appointed 5 August 2026.
The Schoolsccompany Trust resolved to voluntarily wind up and appointed Sean K Croston of Grant Thornton as liquidator on 5 August 2026
Notice details
- Company
- THE SCHOOLSCOMPANY TRUST
- Company number
- 08304460
- Registered office
- c/o Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 11th Floor, Landmark St Peter's Square, 1 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 4PB
- Principal trading address
- 100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT
- Liquidator
- Sean K Croston (IP No. 8930) of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 8 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7EA
- Date of appointment
- 5 August 2026
- Contact
- Cara Cox, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 023 8038 1137, [email protected]
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?.
All notices for The Schoolscompany Trust
3 Gazette notices on record for company no. 08304460, newest first. The full history, with last filed accounts, is on the The Schoolscompany Trust company record.
- Notices to creditors (MVL) 10 Aug 2026
- Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 10 Aug 2026
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 THE SCHOOLSCOMPANY TRUST 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's founder has turned around UK businesses since 1990, and K2 has backed and restructured them since 2001, including buying trade and assets out of distress. These situations move in days rather than months, so if you're looking at THE SCHOOLSCOMPANY TRUST 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's founder 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 The Schoolscompany Trust 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 Resolution for winding up (MVL) for The Schoolscompany Trust (company no. 08304460) on 10 August 2026.
What does a Resolution for winding up (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 holder named in the notice: Sean K Croston (IP No. 8930) of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 8 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7EA, appointed 5 August 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.