Active 00690930 64 years old

BILLY MANNING LIMITED

BILLY MANNING LIMITED is a UK private limited company with a long history in the amusements and recreation sector, holding an active UKGC gambling licence for over 17 years. Incorporated in April 1961, it's one of the oldest companies in our database. Its company score of 87 (grade A) reflects a well-established corporate structure with strong governance indicators.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 1961 — over 64 years of corporate history
  • Active company status
  • Active UKGC licence since 2009 — over 17 years of regulated operation
  • All current directors are UK-resident
  • Clear ownership structure with a registered PSC on record

Overview

Gambling Connection: BILLY MANNING LIMITED holds an active UKGC operator licence and is directly licensed to conduct gambling activities in the UK. It has maintained that licence continuously since January 2009.

BILLY MANNING LIMITED has been registered at Companies House since 27 April 1961, making it one of the longest-standing gambling-related companies we track. With over six decades of continuous corporate existence, the company sits in a rare bracket of operators with genuine historical depth in the UK amusements and leisure industry.

The company holds an active status and scores 87 out of 100 on our company rating, placing it in the A grade band. That score reflects a combination of its extraordinary age, active licensing, UK-resident directors, and a clear ownership structure. There's no dissolved status, no outstanding charges, and confirmation statements are filed regularly.

BILLY MANNING LIMITED is registered in Waterlooville, Hampshire, and classified under SIC code 93290 (other amusement and recreation activities). It's been licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009, giving it over 17 years of continuous regulated operation.

Governance

The company has a board of five current directors, all of whom are British nationals resident in the United Kingdom. Ownership is concentrated: a single corporate PSC holds between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint and remove directors.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
MANNING, William West Director Active
THURSTON, Kim Director Active
NORMAN, James William Director Active
NORMAN, Jill Director Active
THURSTON, Kim Secretary Active
SHUFFLEBOTTOM, Patricia Jill Director Active
THURSTON, Kim Secretary Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
THURSTON, Eleanor Josephine Director
SHUFFLEBOTTOM, Walter Director

Ownership & Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control

The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:

Persons with Significant Control — source: Companies House
Name Type Ownership Since
The Southsea Clarence Esplanade Pier Co. Ltd. Corporate 75.00% - 100.00%

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