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Is Central Tool Hire Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?

Last verified 27 May 2026
In Creditors' Voluntary LiquidationYes, Central Tool Hire Limited (company number 01837120) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 12 August 2025, by its creditors. Lauren Rachel Cullen of null was appointed as liquidator.

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Central Tool Hire Limited is now in creditors' voluntary liquidation. Below are the key dates, the directors, the public-record timeline that led here, and what the liquidation means if you are a creditor, employee, customer or supplier.

Company at a glance

StatusIn Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation
Company number01837120
Incorporated31 July 1984 (42 years old)
Registered office197 Kingston Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0AB
Nature of business (SIC)43999: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (Construction)
Date entered creditors' voluntary liquidation12 August 2025
LiquidatorLauren Rachel Cullen, null (licensed insolvency practitioner)
Public registerView filing history ↗

About the business

Central Tool Hire Limited is a construction business based in Epsom, incorporated in 1984 and 41 years old when the liquidator was appointed. Its registered activity is other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999). There have been 5 director appointments since incorporation, of which 3 were on the board when the liquidator was appointed, alongside 2 people with significant control. 3 charges have been registered against the company, all of which are recorded as satisfied.

Directors

5 people have been appointed as directors of Central Tool Hire Limited.

DirectorStatusResigned
Kenneth Frederick WhiteActive
Cheryl Ann DaveyActive
Nigel Paul HeavensResigned11 Sep 2016
Mary Arnott GordonResigned14 Dec 2004

A director resignation shortly before an insolvency is a matter of public record; it does not by itself imply wrongdoing.

Persons with significant control

Individuals or entities with significant influence or control.

1 ceased control
  • Mrs Jean Anne Heavens · ceased 18 Feb 2021

Charges register

Secured creditors and encumbrances against the company. 0 outstanding · 3 satisfied.

Status · Creditor · Type · Dates
SatisfiedUsf Nominees Limited
Rent deposit deed · Created 30 Nov 2006 · Satisfied 1 Feb 2022
SatisfiedNational Westminster Bank PLC
Legal mortgage · Created 31 Dec 1993 · Satisfied 1 Feb 2022
SatisfiedNational Westminster Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture. · Created 26 Aug 1993 · Satisfied 1 Feb 2022

What happened

EventDateType
Notice to Registrar of Companies of Notice of disclaimer8 September 2025NDISC
Appointment of a voluntary liquidator19 August 2025600
Resolutions19 August 2025RESOLUTIONS
Statement of affairs19 August 2025LIQ02
Registered office address changed18 August 2025AD01
117 earlier events · 1984 to 2025
Creditors' voluntary liquidationStatus12 August 2025
Current accounting period shortened30 April 2025AA01
Confirmation statement made with no updates19 February 2025CS01
Confirmation statement made with no updates19 February 2024CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up23 January 2024AA
Total exemption full accounts made up6 April 2023AA
Confirmation statement made with no updates20 February 2023CS01
Confirmation statement made with no updates1 March 2022CS01
Change of details as a person with significant control25 February 2022PSC04
Change of details as a person with significant control25 February 2022PSC04
Secretary's details changed25 February 2022CH03
Director's details changed25 February 2022CH01
Director's details changed25 February 2022CH01
Current accounting period extended1 February 2022AA01
Satisfaction of charge in full1 February 2022MR04
Satisfaction of charge in full1 February 2022MR04
Satisfaction of charge in full1 February 2022MR04
Total exemption full accounts made up27 January 2022AA
Appointment as a director24 February 2021AP01
Confirmation statement made with updates24 February 2021CS01
Cessation as a person with significant control24 February 2021PSC07
Notification as a person with significant control24 February 2021PSC01
Total exemption full accounts made up18 February 2021AA
Confirmation statement made with no updates13 January 2021CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up23 January 2020AA
Confirmation statement made with updates7 January 2020CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up23 April 2019AA
Previous accounting period shortened24 January 2019AA01
Confirmation statement made with updates2 January 2019CS01
Registered office address changed1 October 2018AD01
Total exemption full accounts made up23 January 2018AA
Confirmation statement made with updates9 January 2018CS01
Notification as a person with significant control9 January 2018PSC01
Confirmation statement made with updates16 January 2017CS01
Total exemption small company accounts made up20 September 2016AA
Termination of appointment as a director20 September 2016TM01
Total exemption small company accounts made up22 January 2016AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders7 January 2016AR01
Director's details changed7 January 2016CH01
Total exemption small company accounts made up23 January 2015AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders22 January 2015AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up31 January 2014AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders16 January 2014AR01
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders22 January 2013AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up24 September 2012AA
Director's details changed15 February 2012CH01
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders9 January 2012AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up9 January 2012AA
Total exemption small company accounts made up26 January 2011AA
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders10 January 2011AR01
Annual return made up with full list of shareholders8 February 2010AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up21 October 2009AA
Legacy9 January 2009363a
Total exemption small company accounts made up24 October 2008AA
Total exemption small company accounts made up28 January 2008AA
Legacy17 January 2008363a
Legacy23 April 2007363a
Legacy13 March 2007287
Legacy11 March 2007287
Total exemption small company accounts made up12 January 2007AA
Legacy5 December 2006395
Legacy11 January 2006363s
Total exemption full accounts made up16 November 2005AA
Total exemption full accounts made up24 February 2005AA
Legacy7 January 2005363s
Legacy6 January 2005288a
Legacy6 January 2005288b
Legacy15 March 2004128(4)
Full accounts made up1 March 2004AA
Legacy22 January 2004363s
Legacy21 January 2004288c
Full accounts made up3 March 2003AA
Legacy7 January 2003363s
Full accounts made up19 April 2002AA
Legacy8 January 2002363s
Legacy10 August 2001225
Full accounts made up22 May 2001AA
Legacy8 January 2001363s
Full accounts made up17 April 2000AA
Legacy12 January 2000363s
Full accounts made up8 May 1999AA
Legacy25 January 1999363s
Full accounts made up8 May 1998AA
Legacy8 January 1998363s
Full accounts made up30 April 1997AA
Legacy7 January 1997363s
Full accounts made up24 April 1996AA
Legacy18 January 1996363s
Legacy4 September 1995287
Accounts for a small company made up19 May 1995AA
Legacy11 January 1995363s
A selection of documents registered before 1 January 19951 January 1995PRE95
Accounts for a small company made up3 June 1994AA
Legacy16 January 1994363s
Legacy11 January 1994395
Legacy6 September 1993395
Full accounts made up21 May 1993AA
Legacy19 January 1993363s
Full accounts made up8 July 1992AA
Legacy9 January 1992363a
Full accounts made up21 November 1991AA
Legacy2 May 1991363a
Resolutions19 April 1991RESOLUTIONS
Legacy19 April 199188(2)R
Legacy19 April 1991123
Legacy15 August 199088(2)R
Legacy17 July 1990363
Legacy29 June 1990288
Full accounts made up6 March 1989AA
Legacy10 November 1988288
Legacy2 September 1988288
Full accounts made up26 May 1988AA
Legacy26 May 1988363
Full accounts made up11 April 1987AA
Legacy11 April 1987363
A selection of documents registered before 1 January 19871 January 1987PRE87
Miscellaneous31 July 1984MISC
Incorporation31 July 1984NEWINC

What this means for you

If you are a creditor

Submit your proof of debt to the liquidator. Once liquidation begins, no creditor can start or continue legal action without the court's permission. Unsecured creditors rank after secured and preferential creditors and are usually paid last, often only a portion.

Owed money by a company in liquidation

If you are an employee

Employees are preferential creditors for certain unpaid wages and holiday pay, and may be able to claim from the Redundancy Payments Service if roles are made redundant.

Employee rights and redundancy pay

If you are a customer

Deposits paid are usually unsecured claims. Contracts may be terminated by the liquidator. Contact the liquidator about outstanding work or refunds.

What customers can recover

If you are a supplier

Goods supplied before the liquidation began are an unsecured claim. Check whether any retention-of-title clause lets you identify and recover specific goods.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Central Tool Hire Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?
Yes. Central Tool Hire Limited (company number 01837120) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 12 August 2025, by its creditors. Lauren Rachel Cullen of null was appointed as liquidator.
Who is the liquidator of Central Tool Hire Limited?
Lauren Rachel Cullen, a licensed insolvency practitioner at null, was appointed liquidator of Central Tool Hire Limited on 12 August 2025. Creditors can contact the liquidator directly to submit a claim.
What does Central Tool Hire Limited do?
Central Tool Hire Limited's registered nature of business is other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999). It is classified in the construction sector.
Where is Central Tool Hire Limited based?
Central Tool Hire Limited's registered office is 197 Kingston Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0AB. The registered office is the address held on the public register, which is not always the trading address.
When was Central Tool Hire Limited founded?
Central Tool Hire Limited was incorporated on 31 July 1984, 41 years before the liquidator was appointed.
What is Central Tool Hire Limited's company number?
Central Tool Hire Limited's registered company number is 01837120.
Who has significant control of Central Tool Hire Limited?
2 active people with significant control over Central Tool Hire Limited are on the register: Mrs Cheryl Ann Davey, Mr Kenneth Frederick White.
What does liquidation mean for creditors of Central Tool Hire Limited?
Liquidation is the formal wind-up of a company. Once it begins, the liquidator collects assets, settles claims in statutory order (secured, preferential, then unsecured) and distributes whatever remains. Unsecured creditors often recover only a portion of what they are owed, and sometimes nothing.
How long does liquidation take?
Most liquidations run for 12 to 24 months, longer where the company has complex assets, litigation, or ongoing trading. Annual progress reports are filed by the liquidator until the company is dissolved at the end of the process.
Will creditors get paid in Central Tool Hire Limited's liquidation?
Secured creditors are paid from the assets they hold a charge over. Preferential creditors (employee wages up to limits, pension contributions, HMRC for certain taxes) come next. Unsecured creditors share whatever remains, which may be nothing. The Statement of Affairs, when filed, sets out the liquidator's estimate at the point of appointment.

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