Resolution for winding up (MVL)
Southend Christian Bookshop Limited(the) enters members' voluntary liquidation
In short: Southend Christian Bookshop Limited(the) (company no. 01012599) entered members' voluntary liquidation, a solvent and planned closure, according to a Resolution for winding up (MVL) notice published in The London Gazette on 03 September 2026. The office holders are John Paul Bell; Toyah Marie Poole, appointed 26 August 2026.
The notice announces that Southend Christian Bookshop Ltd has passed resolutions to voluntarily wind up the company and appoint John Paul Bell and Toyah Marie Poole as joint liquidators.
Notice details
- Company
- SOUTHEND CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP LIMITED (THE)
- Company number
- 01012599
- Registered office
- Victoria House, 50 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea, SS1 1BN
- Principal trading address
- 57 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1PF
- Liquidator(s)
- John Paul Bell; Toyah Marie Poole
- Liquidator number(s)
- IP No. 8608; IP No. 9740
- Date of appointment
- 26 August 2026
- Appointed by
- Special Resolution and Ordinary Resolution
- Contact
- The Joint Liquidators, Email: [email protected]; Alternative contact: Samantha Hall; Sarah Joy Farrell, Director
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 Southend Christian Bookshop Limited(the)
3 Gazette notices on record for company no. 01012599, newest first. The full history, with last filed accounts, is on the Southend Christian Bookshop Limited(the) company record.
- Notices to creditors (MVL) 03 Sep 2026
- Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 03 Sep 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 SOUTHEND CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP LIMITED(THE) 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 SOUTHEND CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP LIMITED(THE) 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 Southend Christian Bookshop Limited(the) 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 Southend Christian Bookshop Limited(the) (company no. 01012599) on 03 September 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 holders named in the notice: John Paul Bell; Toyah Marie Poole, appointed 26 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.