Appointment of liquidators (MVL)
Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited enters members' voluntary liquidation
In short: Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited (company no. 10857315) entered members' voluntary liquidation, a solvent and planned closure, according to a Appointment of liquidators (MVL) notice published in The London Gazette on 17 September 2026. The office holder is Darren Wilson (IP No. 9518) of DKF Insolvency Limited, 6 Royal Mews, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1DB, appointed 14 September 2026. The company's business: holding company.
The notice announces the appointment of Darren Wilson of DKF Insolvency Limited as liquidator of Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited in a members' liquidation effective 14 September 2026.
Notice details
- Company
- CARLTON SMITH HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED
- Company number
- 10857315
- Nature of business
- Holding Company
- Registered office
- The Wildwood Centre, Lower Road, Onehouse, Stowmarket, IP14 3BX
- Type of liquidation
- Members
- Date of appointment
- 14 September 2026
- Office holder(s)/Liquidator(s)
- Darren Wilson (IP No. 9518) of DKF Insolvency Limited, 6 Royal Mews, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1DB
- Appointed by
- The Company Ag UK61555
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 Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited
3 Gazette notices on record for company no. 10857315, newest first. The full history, with last filed accounts, is on the Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited company record.
- Notices to creditors (MVL) 17 Sep 2026
- Resolution for winding up (MVL) 17 Sep 2026
How does this notice affect you?
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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 CARLTON SMITH HOLDING COMPANY 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'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 CARLTON SMITH HOLDING COMPANY 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'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 Carlton Smith Holding Company 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 Appointment of liquidators (MVL) for Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited (company no. 10857315) on 17 September 2026.
What does a Appointment of liquidators (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: Darren Wilson (IP No. 9518) of DKF Insolvency Limited, 6 Royal Mews, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1DB, appointed 14 September 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.