Black British Theatre Awards C.I.C. wound up by High Court in compulsory liquidation
The High Court of Justice made a compulsory liquidation order against a London arts CIC on 20 May 2026 under case number 001331 of 2026. Full notice and Companies House record.
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The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against Black British Theatre Awards C.I.C. on 20 May 2026, placing the London-based arts community interest company into compulsory liquidation. Compulsory liquidation is court-imposed, in contrast with a voluntary winding-up resolved by a company's own members.
The order was sealed under case number 001331 of 2026. The company's registered office is listed at Flat 81, Ormrod Court, Kensington Park Road, London, W11 1NP.
What the company did
Black British Theatre Awards C.I.C. operated in the performing arts support sector, classified under SIC code 90020, which covers support activities for the performing arts. It was incorporated on 24 August 2018 under the name Black British Theatre Awards Limited, before converting to its community interest company form. The name change took effect on 15 March 2023.
A community interest company is a form of limited company designed for organisations that want to use their profits and assets for the public good. The structure is commonly used by arts and cultural organisations to demonstrate a social mission alongside a formal corporate identity.
The officers
Two directors were appointed at incorporation on 24 August 2018: Omar Fredrick Okai and Solange Anna-Natasha Urdang. Urdang resigned on 19 August 2025, leaving Okai as sole director when the winding-up order was made.
Compulsory liquidation explained
A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation. From the date of the order, the company's assets vest in a liquidator, either the Official Receiver, a civil servant of the Insolvency Service, or a licensed insolvency practitioner appointed subsequently if creditors choose to nominate one. The Official Receiver takes office automatically on most winding-up orders. The liquidator realises the company's assets and distributes the proceeds to creditors.
The Gazette notice published on 23 May 2026 formally records the order. No administrators have been appointed, and no secured charges are registered against the company at Companies House.
Accounts and filing history
The company's last filed accounts were made up to 31 July 2024 and submitted as total exemption full accounts, the abbreviated format available to smaller companies meeting certain size thresholds. Those accounts had a next due date of 30 April 2026, shortly before the winding-up order was made.
No web-sourced background material has been included in this report, as no independently verified information about the company's recent activities was available at the time of publication.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Black British Theatre Awards C.i.c.?
The court has placed the company in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver typically takes office as liquidator unless creditors nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner. Submit your claim using the Official Receiver's online proof-of-debt service or by post; details appear on the case page at gov.uk/insolvency-service. Read more about proof of debt.
Did you work at Black British Theatre Awards C.i.c.?
On a winding-up order, employees are usually dismissed immediately. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The Official Receiver will provide RP1 case-reference numbers and the date of insolvency you need to start the claim. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Black British Theatre Awards C.i.c.?
Customers rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Black British Theatre Awards C.i.c.?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the winding-up order is made. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions. The Official Receiver also has a statutory duty to investigate director conduct and report under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Winding-Up Orders)
- Companies House record 11535324
- Court: High Court Of Justice, case 001331
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