JOHN RICHARDS LIMITED
JOHN RICHARDS LIMITED is a dissolved private limited company registered in Wigan that was incorporated in July 2022 and connected to UKGC-licensed gambling activity. It earned a company grade of D, reflecting its dissolved status and limited corporate history. Consumers should treat any association with this company with caution.
Positive Signals
- UK-resident directors at time of incorporation
- Individual ownership with no corporate or offshore PSCs
- UK-registered at a verifiable address
Concerns
- Dissolved — no longer a legal entity
- Very short lifespan (incorporated July 2022, then dissolved)
- Company grade D with a score of 53/100
- No compliance score — zero points for compliance indicators
- Missing accounts and confirmation data in Companies House records
Overview
Gambling Connection: JOHN RICHARDS LIMITED appears in the Saferwager database because it's linked to a UKGC-licensed operator trading under the name John Richards, which has held a gambling licence since April 2009. The company itself isn't classified as a gambling business under its SIC code.
JOHN RICHARDS LIMITED was incorporated on 18 July 2022 as a private limited company in Wigan, England. The company is now dissolved, having operated for just over three years before ceasing to exist as a legal entity. That short lifespan, combined with its dissolved status, contributed directly to its company grade of D and a score of 53 out of 100.
Its SIC code (43210) relates to electrical installation rather than gambling activities, and the company isn't flagged as gambling-related in Companies House records. Despite that, it has a connection to a UKGC-licensed operator, which is why it appears in the Saferwager database. Consumers should treat this company with caution given its dissolved status means it no longer has any legal standing or accountability.
The score breakdown shows no points awarded for compliance or status, and accounts and confirmation statement dates are absent from the record, which is consistent with a company that ceased operating before fulfilling its full filing obligations.
Governance
The company had two directors, both UK residents appointed at incorporation. Ownership was split between two individuals, each holding between 25% and 50% of shares, with voting rights and the right to appoint and remove directors. Both director and PSC records remain listed as current in Companies House filings, which can sometimes persist after dissolution.
Linked UKGC Operators
No UKGC licensed operators are directly linked to this company. This may indicate the company is a holding entity, service provider, or the operator link has not yet been established.
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARDS, Francesca | Director | Active | |
| RICHARDS, John | Director | Active |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Francesca Richards | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Mr John Richards | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% |