Overview

Gambling Connection: GRA LIMITED holds a UKGC operator licence and has done so continuously since 2009, making it a directly regulated gambling entity despite its sports facility SIC classification.

GRA LIMITED is one of the longer-standing companies in the UK gambling sector, having been incorporated on 22 August 1972. That's more than 53 years of continuous corporate existence, which contributes directly to its A+ company score of 94 out of 100. It's registered at Millbank Tower in London and retains active status with Companies House.

The company's SIC code of 93110 classifies it under sports facility operation, reflecting its roots in the racing industry rather than a pure gambling business. Its current ownership structure places it firmly within the Arena Racing Corporation group, which is the dominant controlling entity. The board currently has two directors and a secretary in place, with both directors resident in the United Kingdom.

Despite its non-gambling SIC classification, GRA LIMITED has held a UKGC licence since 2009, giving it over 17 years of regulated history under the Gambling Commission's oversight. That combination of age, active status, UK-resident leadership, and clean compliance record explains the high trust score the company carries.

Governance

The board currently has two directors, both UK-resident, appointed in 2022 and 2025 respectively, alongside a company secretary who has been in post since 2019. Ownership sits with Arena Racing Corporation Limited, which holds between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, along 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
KINGSTON, Mark Andrew Director Active
NAHUM, Stephane Abraham Joseph Director Active
HILL, Megan Joy Secretary Active
HILL, Megan Joy Secretary Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
SPINCER, Mark Director
ROBERTSON, Kevin Stuart Director
CRUDDACE, Martin John Director
MAY, Paul Edward Director
STAPLEY, Michael Francis Secretary
REDMOND, Benedict John Director
STAPLEY, Michael Francis Secretary
TRACEY, Eric Frank Director
HULTMAN, Claes Arthur Director
STAPLEY, Michael Francis Director
BROMLEY, Diana Carol Secretary
BROMLEY, Diana Carol Secretary
ELLIOTT, Mark Director
COPPIN, Alan Charles Director
POTTER, Brian Nigel Director
RAPER, Michael John Director
FELTHAM, Clive Director
CHANDLER, Charles Henry Director
ASTAIRE, Jarvis Joseph Director
MCCRINDLE, Alexander Campbell Director
HEAVER, James Robert Director
WOLFSON, Brian Gordon, Sir Director
MCGRATH, Michael Joseph Secretary
MCGRATH, Michael Joseph Secretary
DAWKINS, John Bruce 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
Arena Racing Corporation Limited Corporate 75.00% - 100.00%

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