IA Play Limited wound up by Manchester court less than two years after incorporation
The Business and Property Courts in Manchester made a winding-up order against IA Play Limited on 23 June 2026, less than two years after the company was incorporated. Full notice and Companies House record.
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The Business and Property Courts in Manchester made a winding-up order against IA Play Limited on 23 June 2026, placing the building-services contractor into compulsory liquidation. IA Play Limited had been incorporated only in December 2024. The case was registered as number 000482 of 2026.
A winding-up order is a court order placing a company into compulsory liquidation, after which its assets are realised and the proceeds distributed to creditors. This is distinct from a voluntary winding-up. The petition that led to Monday's order was filed on 20 March 2026, roughly fifteen months after IA Play Limited was formed.
The company
IA Play Limited was registered on 4 December 2024 with a Walsall address at 17 Delves Crescent in the West Midlands. Its sole recorded activity falls under SIC code 43290, which covers other building installation work not elsewhere classified. The registered office shown in the Gazette notice is the Companies House default address in Cardiff, which typically indicates the company had not updated its filing address.
The liquidator
The Official Receiver, a civil servant of the Insolvency Service who automatically takes office as liquidator on most winding-up orders, was appointed on 23 June 2026. The Official Receiver in this case is S Brindley, based at PO Box 18938, Birmingham, B2 2DY. Creditors can contact the office by telephone on 0300 678 0016 or by email at Enquiries.Liquidation@insolvency.gov.uk.
The director
Stephen Wakeman was appointed as director on 4 December 2024, the date of incorporation, and remains the sole officer on the Companies House record. No resignation has been recorded.
Secured charge
One outstanding charge was registered against IA Play Limited. Nationwide Finance Limited holds a first fixed charge, created on 31 March 2025 and delivered to Companies House on 3 April 2025. The charge covers all present and future properties, intellectual property, rights, licences, guarantees, rents, deposits, contracts, covenants and warranties relating to those properties. As a secured creditor, Nationwide Finance Limited ranks ahead of unsecured creditors in any distribution of the company's assets.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Ia Play 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 Ia Play 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 Ia Play 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 Ia Play 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 16118181
- Court: Business and Property Courts in Manchester, case 000482
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