MANNS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED
MANNS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED is a long-established private limited company registered in Battle, East Sussex, with over 65 years of corporate history. It's connected to the UK gambling industry through a linked UKGC-licensed operator that has since surrendered its licence. The company holds an A grade company score of 88, reflecting its age, active status, and transparent UK ownership.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since 1959 — over 65 years of continuous corporate history
- Active company status
- UK-resident director and secretary
- Transparent individual PSC ownership — no corporate or offshore controllers
Concerns
- Gambling licence surrendered — linked operator no longer holds a UKGC licence
- Companies House accounts significantly overdue — last filed over 25 months ago
Overview
Gambling Connection: MANNS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED is in our database because it's linked to a UKGC-licensed operator, Mann's Amusements Limited, which held a gambling licence from 2010 before surrendering it. The company sits in our records as the corporate entity behind that licensed operator.
MANNS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED was incorporated on 25 February 1959, making it one of the older companies in our database. It's registered in Battle, East Sussex, and has maintained active status throughout its long corporate life. Despite its name suggesting leisure or entertainment operations, its SIC classification falls outside direct gambling activities.
The company's score of 88 out of 100 reflects several positive factors: decades of continuous incorporation, a clean compliance record, transparent individual ownership, and UK-resident leadership. One flag worth noting is that its Companies House accounts are significantly overdue, which slightly caps what would otherwise be a near-perfect governance record.
Its connection to the gambling industry comes through a linked UKGC operator that has since surrendered its licence. The company itself doesn't appear to hold a direct gambling licence, and its SIC code doesn't classify it as a gambling business.
Governance
The company has one current director and one serving secretary, both British nationals. Ownership is split between two UK-based individuals, with clear disclosure through the Persons with Significant Control register. There are no corporate or offshore PSCs, which keeps the ownership structure straightforward.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY, Malcolm Duncan | Director | Active | |
| BOURNE, Carolyn Lesley | Secretary | Active | |
| BOURNE, Carolyn Lesley | Secretary | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHRIVE, John Raymond | Secretary | ||
| BOURNE, Carolyn Lesley | Director | ||
| CRUSE, Anthony Charles | Director | ||
| HORNE, Patricia Alice | Director | ||
| SHRIVE, John Raymond | Director | ||
| SHRIVE, John Raymond | Secretary |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Malcolm Duncan Lindsay | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Mrs Carolyn Bourne | Individual | 50.00% - 75.00% |