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Is XCL Management Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?

Last verified 26 May 2026
In Creditors' Voluntary LiquidationYes, XCL Management Limited (company number 06549201) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 16 April 2026, by its creditors. Stephen Phillip Lancaster of null was appointed as liquidator.

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XCL Management 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 number06549201
Incorporated31 March 2008 (18 years old)
Registered officeStanmore House 64 - 68 Blackburn Street, Manchester, M26 2JS
Nature of business (SIC)78300: Human resources provision and management of human resources functions (Recruitment & staffing)
Date entered creditors' voluntary liquidation16 April 2026
LiquidatorStephen Phillip Lancaster, null (licensed insolvency practitioner)
Public registerView filing history ↗

About the business

XCL Management Limited is a recruitment & staffing business based in Manchester, incorporated in 2008 and 18 years old when the liquidator was appointed. Its registered activity is human resources provision and management of human resources functions (SIC 78300). There have been 6 director appointments since incorporation, of which 2 were on the board when the liquidator was appointed, alongside 2 people with significant control. 2 charges have been registered against the company, 2 of which are still outstanding.

Directors

6 people have been appointed as directors of XCL Management Limited.

DirectorStatusResigned
Ewan James GallagherActive
David John GallagherActive
Graham Peter Davies+ 1 otherResigned5 Feb 2015
Harry MooreResigned1 Sep 2013
Ewan James GallagherResigned1 Jul 2013
Harry MooreResigned1 Jul 2013

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.

2 ceased controls
  • Mr David John Gallagher · ceased 6 Apr 2016
  • Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Lp · ceased 4 May 2017

Charges register

Secured creditors and encumbrances against the company. 2 outstanding · 0 satisfied.

Status · Creditor · Type · Dates
OutstandingRbs Invoice Finance Limited
A registered charge · Created 15 May 2015 · Pending
OutstandingDavid John Gallagher and Ewan James Gallagher
A registered charge · Created 5 Feb 2015 · Pending

What happened

EventDateType
Resolutions18 May 2026RESOLUTIONS
Appointment of a voluntary liquidator30 April 2026600
Statement of affairs30 April 2026LIQ02
Registered office address changed from Stanmore House 64 - 68 Blackburn Street Radcliffe Manchester M26 2JS England to Stanmore House 64-68 Blackburn Street Radcliffe Manchester M26 2JS on 2026-04-3030 April 2026AD01
Creditors' voluntary liquidationStatus16 April 2026
75 earlier events · 2009 to 2026
Confirmation statement made on 2026-01-25 with no updates6 February 2026CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2025-03-3119 December 2025AA
Confirmation statement made on 2025-01-25 with no updates7 February 2025CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2024-03-3123 December 2024AA
Confirmation statement made on 2024-01-25 with no updates9 February 2024CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2023-03-3113 December 2023AA
Previous accounting period shortened from 2023-06-30 to 2023-03-319 June 2023AA01
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2022-06-3016 March 2023AA
Confirmation statement made on 2023-01-25 with updates7 February 2023CS01
Confirmation statement made on 2022-01-25 with updates7 February 2022CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2021-06-3021 January 2022AA
Confirmation statement made on 2021-01-25 with updates25 January 2021CS01
Notification of David John Gallagher as a person with significant control on 2016-04-0625 January 2021PSC01
Change of details for Mr Ewan James Gallagher as a person with significant control on 2020-11-1225 January 2021PSC04
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2020-06-3014 December 2020AA
Confirmation statement made on 2020-03-31 with updates9 April 2020CS01
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2019-06-3028 November 2019AA
Resolutions29 July 2019RESOLUTIONS
Confirmation statement made on 2019-03-31 with updates15 April 2019CS01
Cessation of David John Gallagher as a person with significant control on 2016-04-0615 April 2019PSC07
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2018-06-3010 January 2019AA
Registered office address changed from The Farmhouse 1 Home Farm Wilshaw Road Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 3US to Stanmore House 64 - 68 Blackburn Street Radcliffe Manchester M26 2JS on 2019-01-044 January 2019AD01
Confirmation statement made on 2018-03-31 with updates18 April 2018CS01
Change of details for Mr David John Gallagher as a person with significant control on 2017-05-044 April 2018PSC04
Cessation of Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Lp as a person with significant control on 2017-05-044 April 2018PSC07
Total exemption full accounts made up to 2017-06-3018 December 2017AA
Second filing of the annual return made up to 2016-03-311 June 2017RP04AR01
Confirmation statement made on 2017-03-31 with updates16 May 2017CS01
Total exemption small company accounts made up to 2016-06-3015 December 2016AA
Annual return made up to 2016-03-31 with full list of shareholders13 April 2016AR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up to 2015-06-3014 March 2016AA
Registration of charge 065492010002, created on 2015-05-1521 May 2015MR01
Annual return made up to 2015-03-31 with full list of shareholders17 April 2015AR01
Resolutions24 February 2015RESOLUTIONS
Termination of appointment of Graham Davies as a director on 2015-02-059 February 2015TM01
Registration of charge 065492010001, created on 2015-02-059 February 2015MR01
Total exemption small company accounts made up to 2014-06-3023 December 2014AA
Annual return made up to 2014-03-31 with full list of shareholders10 June 2014AR01
Appointment of Mr Graham Davies as a director10 June 2014AP01
Registered office address changed from , the Farm House, Home Farm, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, W1W 5DS, United Kingdom on 2014-06-033 June 2014AD01
Resolutions14 May 2014RESOLUTIONS
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 2014-05-0814 May 2014SH01
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 2013-09-0520 September 2013SH01
Resolutions16 September 2013RESOLUTIONS
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 2013-09-0516 September 2013SH01
Particulars of variation of rights attached to shares16 September 2013SH10
Termination of appointment of a secretary16 September 2013TM02
Resolutions16 September 2013RESOLUTIONS
Accounts for a dormant company made up to 2013-06-304 September 2013AA
Termination of appointment of Harry Moore as a secretary3 September 2013TM02
Registered office address changed from , 1st Floor (North) Devonshire House, 1 Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5DS on 2013-09-033 September 2013AD01
Termination of appointment of Harry Moore as a director1 September 2013TM01
Registered office address changed from , the Farm House, Home Farm, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3US, United Kingdom on 2013-08-3030 August 2013AD01
Previous accounting period extended from 2013-03-31 to 2013-06-3029 August 2013AA01
Appointment of Dr Harry Moore as a director27 August 2013AP01
Registered office address changed from , 1 Devonshire House, Devonshire Street, London, W1W 5DS, England on 2013-08-2727 August 2013AD01
Registered office address changed from , 12 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4EN on 2013-08-2222 August 2013AD01
Termination of appointment of Ewan Gallagher as a secretary19 July 2013TM02
Appointment of Dr Harry Moore as a secretary19 July 2013AP03
Annual return made up to 2013-03-31 with full list of shareholders15 May 2013AR01
Director's details changed for Mr Ewan James Gallagher on 2013-03-3115 May 2013CH01
Secretary's details changed for Mr Ewan James Gallagher on 2013-03-3115 May 2013CH03
Director's details changed for Mr David John Gallagher on 2013-03-3115 May 2013CH01
Accounts for a dormant company made up to 2012-03-3129 October 2012AA
Director's details changed for Mr Ewan James Gallagher on 2012-10-1010 October 2012CH01
Secretary's details changed for Mr Ewan James Gallagher on 2012-10-1010 October 2012CH03
Director's details changed for Mr David John Gallagher on 2012-10-1010 October 2012CH01
Annual return made up to 2012-03-31 with full list of shareholders11 April 2012AR01
Accounts for a dormant company made up to 2011-03-3128 December 2011AA
Annual return made up to 2011-03-31 with full list of shareholders14 May 2011AR01
Accounts for a dormant company made up to 2010-03-3124 December 2010AA
Annual return made up to 2010-03-31 with full list of shareholders4 May 2010AR01
Director's details changed for Mr Ewan James Gallagher on 2010-03-314 May 2010CH01
Accounts for a dormant company made up to 2009-03-3110 October 2009AA
Legacy15 April 2009363a
Incorporation31 March 2008NEWINC

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 XCL Management Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?
Yes. XCL Management Limited (company number 06549201) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 16 April 2026, by its creditors. Stephen Phillip Lancaster of null was appointed as liquidator.
Who is the liquidator of XCL Management Limited?
Stephen Phillip Lancaster, a licensed insolvency practitioner at null, was appointed liquidator of XCL Management Limited on 16 April 2026. Creditors can contact the liquidator directly to submit a claim.
What does XCL Management Limited do?
XCL Management Limited's registered nature of business is human resources provision and management of human resources functions (SIC 78300). It is classified in the recruitment & staffing sector.
Where is XCL Management Limited based?
XCL Management Limited's registered office is Stanmore House 64 - 68 Blackburn Street, Manchester, M26 2JS. The registered office is the address held on the public register, which is not always the trading address.
When was XCL Management Limited founded?
XCL Management Limited was incorporated on 31 March 2008, 18 years before the liquidator was appointed.
What is XCL Management Limited's company number?
XCL Management Limited's registered company number is 06549201.
Who has significant control of XCL Management Limited?
2 active people with significant control over XCL Management Limited are on the register: Mr Ewan James Gallagher, Mr David John Gallagher.
Does XCL Management Limited have any outstanding charges?
2 outstanding charges are registered against XCL Management Limited out of 2 on file. Outstanding charges represent secured creditors who rank ahead of unsecured creditors in any recovery.
What does liquidation mean for creditors of XCL Management 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 XCL Management 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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