BOTSPHERE LIMITED
BOTSPHERE LIMITED is a UK-registered gambling company incorporated in September 2005 and classified under SIC code 92000, covering gambling and betting activities. It held a UKGC operating licence for nearly eleven years before surrendering it. The company scores 98 out of 100 (A+), reflecting a long, active corporate history with strong governance indicators.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since September 2005 — over 20 years of corporate history
- Active company status with no dissolution or liquidation proceedings
- Accounts and confirmation statements filed on time
- Individual PSC fully disclosed with no exemption claimed
- No outstanding charges on Companies House record
Concerns
- UKGC licence surrendered — no longer holds an active operating licence
- One director resident in Gibraltar rather than the UK
Overview
Gambling Connection: BOTSPHERE LIMITED held a UKGC operating licence under the gambling and betting activities classification (SIC 92000) for close to eleven years before surrendering it. It's included in our database as a formerly licensed UK gambling entity with a direct regulatory history.
BOTSPHERE LIMITED has been registered at Companies House since 15 September 2005, giving it over two decades of corporate history in the UK. It's classified directly under gambling and betting activities, and its active status has been maintained without interruption throughout that period.
The company's A+ score of 98 reflects a well-established corporate presence. Its accounts and confirmation statements are up to date, and there's no outstanding charge history on record. That combination of longevity and clean compliance puts it among the stronger-scoring companies in our database.
BOTSPHERE LIMITED is registered in London and operates as a private limited company. Its individual ownership is fully disclosed at Companies House, which contributes positively to its governance profile.
Governance
The board includes two current individual directors and a corporate director, NEWCOTE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, appointed since 2012. The company secretary role is held by FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT LIMITED. One individual director is UK-resident while another is based in Gibraltar. Ownership is disclosed via a single individual PSC holding between 75% and 100% of shares, with no PSC exemption in place.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| POULTON, Eric | Director | Active | |
| GARMAN, Richard Edward Anthony | Director | Active | |
| FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | Active | |
| FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | Active | |
| NEWCOTE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Corporate Director | Active | |
| NEWCOTE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Corporate Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH, Robert William | Director | ||
| LOUIS, Paul William Francis | Director | ||
| LEACH, Julian Thomas | Secretary | ||
| LEACH, Julian Thomas | Secretary | ||
| BENNETTS, Peter Lawrence | Director | ||
| LEACH, Julian Thomas | Director | ||
| VASSIE, Stewart Irus Jason | Director | ||
| ROBINSON, Antony Michael | Director | ||
| BENNETTS, Peter Lawrence | Secretary | ||
| BENNETTS, Peter Lawrence | Secretary | ||
| HANOVER DIRECTORS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director | ||
| HCS SECRETARIAL LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | ||
| HCS SECRETARIAL LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | ||
| HANOVER DIRECTORS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Tabor | Individual | 75.00% - 100.00% |