THE NEW HOLLIES LIMITED
THE NEW HOLLIES LIMITED is an active UK private limited company incorporated in December 2010 and registered in Birchwood, Warrington. It's connected to the gambling industry through a linked UKGC-licensed operator that surrendered its licence after more than 13 years. The company is currently majority-owned by Certas Energy UK Limited, which makes this an unusual cross-sector corporate structure.
Positive Signals
- Active company status on Companies House register
- Incorporated since December 2010, over 14 years of corporate history
- UK-resident directors on the current board
- UK-registered majority shareholder (Certas Energy UK Limited)
Concerns
- Surrendered gambling licence ending 13+ years of UKGC licensing
- Cross-sector ownership by a fuel distribution company is atypical for a gambling entity
- Four director departures since 2021 indicate significant board turnover
Overview
Gambling Connection: THE NEW HOLLIES LIMITED is in the Saferwager database because it's the corporate entity behind a UKGC-licensed gambling operator that held a licence from February 2013 until the licence was surrendered. The connection is historical rather than current.
THE NEW HOLLIES LIMITED was incorporated on 23 December 2010 and remains active on the Companies House register. Its registered office is at 1st Floor Allday House, Birchwood, WA3 6GR. The company's SIC codes cover road haulage and restaurants, which sits at odds with its connection to a UKGC-licensed gambling operation.
The current majority shareholder is Certas Energy UK Limited, a fuel distribution company, holding between 75% and 100% of shares since November 2021. That ownership shift reflects a broader change in the company's corporate structure from a previously separate holding arrangement. It's an uncommon configuration for a gambling-linked entity.
The linked gambling licence has since been surrendered, ending over 13 years of UKGC licensing. THE NEW HOLLIES LIMITED itself isn't flagged as gambling-related in Companies House data, and its primary business activities don't point to the gambling industry directly.
Governance
THE NEW HOLLIES LIMITED currently has two directors, both British nationals resident in the United Kingdom. The board has seen several changes since incorporation, with four directors departing between 2021 and 2024. Majority ownership sits with Certas Energy UK Limited, a corporate PSC holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights with the right to appoint and remove directors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROTHERTON, Eileen Frances | Director | Active | |
| LITTLE, Daniel Stephen Paul | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLINGTON, Richard | Director | ||
| TAYLOR, Steven Michael | Director | ||
| WHATMORE, Nicholas James | Director | ||
| ISMAIL, Simon Anthony | Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certas Energy Uk Limited | Corporate | 75.00% - 100.00% |