GR No.42 Limited wound up by Liverpool court as Official Receiver steps in
The Business and Property Courts in Liverpool made a winding-up order against GR No.42 Limited on 7 April 2026, with Y Hill of the Birmingham Official Receiver's office appointed liquidator. Full notice and Companies House record.
Information for general guidance, drawn from the public record. Not legal, financial, or insolvency advice. If you are affected by an insolvency, consult a licensed practitioner or qualified solicitor.
The Business and Property Courts in Liverpool made a winding-up order against GR No.42 Limited on 7 April 2026, placing the Birmingham-registered property development company into compulsory liquidation under case number 000045 of 2026.
A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation, meaning its assets are realised and distributed to creditors. It follows a winding-up petition, which in this case was filed on 11 February 2026. The bundle does not identify who filed the petition.
The liquidator
Y Hill of the Birmingham Official Receiver's office, based at PO Box 16654, Birmingham, B2 2BJ, was appointed liquidator on 7 April 2026, the same day the order was made. The Official Receiver is a civil servant of the Insolvency Service who automatically takes office as liquidator on most winding-up orders. Creditors or other interested parties can contact Hill's office by telephone on 0300 678 0016 or by email at birmingham.or@insolvency.gov.uk.
The company
GR No.42 Limited was incorporated on 9 February 2021 and carried out development of building projects, classified under SIC code 41100. Its registered office was at 1 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3NH. The company filed unaudited abridged accounts made up to 31 March 2024.
The directors
All four directors were appointed on the day of incorporation. Richard Selkirk Johnston, Andrew John Mitchell, Stephen James Pratt and Stuart Phillip Pratt each joined the board on 9 February 2021. None had resigned at the time of the notice, and all remain listed as current directors at Companies House. No resignations are recorded in the bundle.
Secured charges
No secured charges are registered against GR No.42 Limited at Companies House, so no secured creditors rank ahead of unsecured creditors in the liquidation.
The winding-up order was published in the London Gazette on 12 June 2026. Creditors wishing to submit a claim should contact the Birmingham Official Receiver's office using the details above.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Gr No.42 Limited?
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 Gr No.42 Limited?
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 Gr No.42 Limited?
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 Gr No.42 Limited?
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 13189266
- Court: Business and Property Courts in Liverpool, case 000045
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