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CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE LIMITED

CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE LIMITED is a UK consumer organisation incorporated in 1976, best known for championing traditional real ale and independent pubs. It holds a UKGC operating licence, first granted in August 2022, connected to its charity lottery and fundraising activities. The company scores 97 (A+) on Saferwager's governance index.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 23 July 1976 — nearly 50 years of continuous operation
  • Active company status
  • 12 UK-resident directors on the current board
  • No outstanding charges on record
  • A+ governance score (97/100)

Overview

Gambling Connection: CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE LIMITED holds an active UKGC operating licence, first granted in August 2022, which relates to lottery-style fundraising rather than commercial gambling. That licence is why it appears in the Saferwager database.

CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE LIMITED is a company limited by guarantee, a structure common for membership organisations and non-profits where members act as guarantors rather than shareholders. It's been incorporated since 23 July 1976, making it one of the longest-standing entities in our database at nearly 50 years old. Its SIC code (96090, other personal service activities) reflects its nature as a consumer campaign body rather than a commercial operator.

The company's governance record is strong. It carries no outstanding charges and has a large, UK-based board. The A+ score of 97 reflects that long history, active status, and clean compliance record. There's no individual or entity with significant control, consistent with a member-controlled organisation where no single person holds majority influence.

CAMPAIGN FOR REAL ALE LIMITED obtained its UKGC licence in August 2022, covering lottery or similar fundraising activity. It doesn't operate as a commercial gambling business, but the licence brings it within the scope of UKGC regulation and our database.

Governance

The company has 12 current directors, all UK-resident, consistent with its membership organisation structure where the board is elected from its member base. There are no persons with significant control (PSC) registered, and a formal exemption statement has been in place since April 2017, reflecting the democratic, member-led governance model typical of organisations of this type.

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
BENTLEY, Michelle Jayne Director Active
DODDS, John Mark Director Active
CRAWFORD, Joseph Director Active
BARRETT, Dean Michael Director Active
NEWLAND-SMITH, Anita Secretary Active
NEWLAND-SMITH, Anita Secretary Active
EMSON, Laura Elizabeth Violet Director Active
TIMMINS, Gary Director Active
TONRY, Catherine Elizabeth Henzell, Dr Director Active
HOUGH, Gillian Elizabeth Director Active
CORBETT-COLLINS, Ashley Carnel Director Active
BOLEY, Nicholas Peter Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
MCGOVERN, Neil Michael Director
CHESTER, Gary Director
JONES, Nigel Peter Director
CRAWFORD, Sarah Louise Director
KEMP, Jonathan James Thomas Director
GISCHEN, Hubertus Josef Director
OWST, Andrew Kenneth Secretary
OWST, Andrew Kenneth Secretary
ATACK, Lynn Pauline Director
BEESTON, Howard Secretary
BEESTON, Howard Secretary
HARDMAN, Michael Director
WILKINSON, Ben Thomas Director
GARNER, Ian Director
WRIGHT, Alexander Richard Director
HILL, Ian Alexander Director
FORSHAW, Nicholas Anthony Secretary
FORSHAW, Nicholas Anthony Secretary
NEWTON, Abigail Director
PACKHAM, Ian David Director
SHAW, Andrew Timothy Director
SCRIVENS, Paul David Director
PARKER, Jackie Director
ANTONA, Niketa John Director
BENNER, Michael Secretary
BENNER, Michael Secretary
BROCKLEBANK, Ian Michael Director
SPENCER, Keith Director
DAVIE, Ken Director
LANIOSH, Brett Vincent Director
HOUGH, Julian Richard Director
KEMPTON, Philip John Director
LACY, Robin Andrew Director
WILLIAMS, Gillian Elizabeth Director
HOLMES, Marc Stephen Director
STUKINS, Robert Arthur Director
HADFIELD, Kathryn Mary Director
VALENTINE, Colin Director
TAYLOR WALTON SECRETARIAL LIMITED Corporate Secretary
TAYLOR WALTON SECRETARIAL LIMITED Corporate Secretary
DURHAM, Sarah Elizabeth Director
ZAPLE, Richard Hugh Director
HOLLAND, John Director
BRIDLE, Alison Margaret Director
TAYLOR WALTON Corporate Secretary
TAYLOR WALTON Corporate Secretary
FOX, James Elton Director
WATERS, Paula Lindsay Director
DAWSON, Keith Michael Director
BUCHET, Ronald Louis Charles Director
HUGHES, David Arthur James Director
SMITH, Richard William Lowestoft Secretary
SMITH, Richard William Lowestoft Secretary
PATTERSON, Andrew Director
JONES, Robert Moelwyn Director
MARSH, Peter William Director
BOYD, Alistair Murray Director
BRIDLE, Peter Leslie Director
LEESON, Neil Director
BEATON, Andrew John Director
DOBSON, Iain Walter Secretary
DOBSON, Iain Walter Secretary
WALKER, Robert Philip Director
CRYNE, Christine Director
TAYLOR, Mark James Director
CRYNE, John Michael Director
EDMONDSON, Elizabeth Sarah Director
PARRY, Steven Paul Director
GOODWIN, David Jonathan Director
NORRIS, Robert John Director
NORMAN, John Francis Director
MOORHOUSE, Paul Director
LOCK, Terrence Allen Director

Ownership & Significant Control

PSC Exemption Statement

This company has declared that no individual or entity has significant control.

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