W. & J. SHAW'S PASTIMES (WITHERNSEA) LIMITED
W. & J. SHAW'S PASTIMES (WITHERNSEA) LIMITED is a private limited company incorporated in 1973, connected to the UK gambling industry through a now-surrendered UKGC operating licence. It's registered in Leeds and classified under SIC code 93290, covering other amusement and recreation activities.
Positive Signals
- Active company status
- Incorporated since 1973 — over 50 years of corporate history
- UK-resident directors across all current board members
- Domestic ownership structure with no offshore PSC involvement
Concerns
- UKGC licence surrendered — no longer an active licensed operator
Overview
Gambling Connection: W. & J. SHAW'S PASTIMES (WITHERNSEA) LIMITED held a UKGC operating licence, first issued in 2009, which was subsequently surrendered after approximately 17 years of licensed activity. It appears in the Saferwager database as a formerly licensed UK gambling operator.
W. & J. SHAW'S PASTIMES (WITHERNSEA) LIMITED has operated in the UK amusement and recreation sector for over five decades, having been incorporated on 15 June 1973. That longevity places it among the older companies in the gambling and leisure space, giving it a history that predates the modern regulatory era by decades.
The company's status is active, though its connection to UKGC licensing has ended following the surrender of its operator licence. It currently has three active directors, all of whom are British nationals resident in the United Kingdom, which reflects a straightforward domestic governance structure.
Its registered office sits at 1 Airport West Lancaster Way, Yeadon, Leeds, and it operates as a private limited company. Given its active status and long incorporation history, it presents as a stable, if relatively quiet, corporate entity in the wider UK leisure industry.
Governance
The company has three current directors, all British nationals based in the United Kingdom. Ownership is concentrated with a single person of significant control holding between 50% and 75% of shares and voting rights, giving that individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATTERSLEY, Natalie | Director | Active | |
| SHAW, Samantha | Director | Active | |
| SHAW, William Joseph | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON, Gary | Director | ||
| SHAW, Rita | Secretary | ||
| SHAW, Rita | Director | ||
| SHAW, William Joseph | Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Joseph Shaw | Individual | 50.00% - 75.00% |