Active 00410762 79 years old

DRANSFIELD NOVELTY COMPANY LIMITED

DRANSFIELD NOVELTY COMPANY LIMITED is a long-established private limited company based in Leeds, incorporated in 1946 and connected to the UK gambling industry through a UKGC operating licence held since 2010. It scores 90 out of 100 on our company assessment, earning an A+ grade for governance and corporate stability.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 1946 — nearly 80 years of continuous operation
  • Active company status
  • A+ company score of 90
  • UK-resident directors on current board
  • 15+ years of UKGC licensing with no enforcement history

Concerns

  • Accounts 19 months old — slightly outside the standard annual filing cycle

Overview

Gambling Connection: DRANSFIELD NOVELTY COMPANY LIMITED holds a UKGC operating licence directly, first granted in September 2010, and has maintained active licensed status for over 15 years.

DRANSFIELD NOVELTY COMPANY LIMITED is one of the older companies in our database, having been incorporated on 17 May 1946. Based at Dransfield House in Leeds, it's been a continuous corporate presence for nearly eight decades. Its SIC classification (93290) covers other amusement and recreation activities, reflecting its roots in the wider leisure and entertainment sector.

The company carries an A+ score of 90, driven by its exceptional longevity, active status, UK-resident board, and clear individual ownership. It's filed its latest confirmation statement within the past month, though its accounts are now approaching 20 months old, which is slightly outside the typical annual cycle.

There's no enforcement history attached to the company, and the corporate structure is straightforward for an operation of its age. Its decades-long track record sets it apart from the many newer entrants in the UK gambling sector.

Governance

The board has three current UK-resident directors, including one who has served since at least 1999, giving the company a stable and experienced leadership structure. Ownership sits with a single individual PSC holding between 75% and 100% of shares through a trust arrangement, notified in February 2024.

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
SMITH, Michael James Director Active
SMITH, Michael James Secretary Active
SMITH, Michael James Secretary Active
HALEY, Christopher Director Active
DRANSFIELD, Robert John Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
HALEY, Christopher Secretary
HALEY, Christopher Secretary
MOORE, David William Secretary
MATTHEWMAN, Howard Lund Director
MOORE, David William Director
MOORE, David William Secretary

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
Mr Thomas Donald Blaise Hardman Individual 75.00% - 100.00%

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