WEST MIDLANDS LEISURE LIMITED
WEST MIDLANDS LEISURE LIMITED was a private limited company incorporated in September 2002 and registered in Nechells, West Midlands. It held a UK Gambling Commission licence through its connected operator for over 17 years before that licence was surrendered. The company has since been dissolved and is no longer a legal entity.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since 2002, giving over two decades of corporate history
- UK-registered company at a West Midlands address
- Individual UK-resident PSC on record, with clear ownership transparency
- No outstanding charges recorded against the company
Concerns
- Company is dissolved and no longer a legal entity
- UKGC licence surrendered after 17 years of operation
- Accounts last filed over 13 months ago, with confirmation statement overdue by 17 months at time of dissolution
- Status score of zero due to dissolved status
Overview
Gambling Connection: WEST MIDLANDS LEISURE LIMITED is in the Saferwager database because it held a UK Gambling Commission operator licence, which was active for approximately 17 years before being surrendered. The company's gambling licence history makes it a relevant entity for consumers researching past UK-licensed operators.
WEST MIDLANDS LEISURE LIMITED was incorporated on 10 September 2002 as a private limited company registered at 82 Cato Street North, Nechells, West Midlands. It earned a company score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B), reflecting a standard corporate structure for its size, with credit for its long operational history, UK-registered status, and clear individual ownership. That said, the company's dissolved status means it no longer exists as a legal entity, and any former business activities have ceased.
The company's SIC classification relates to other renting and leasing activities, though its most direct tie to the gambling industry came through its UKGC-licensed operator connection, which spanned well over a decade. That licence has since been surrendered. Consumers and businesses should treat any references to WEST MIDLANDS LEISURE LIMITED as historical, given that it can't enter new agreements or take on any obligations.
At the time of dissolution, the company had been active for roughly 23 years since incorporation. Its relatively clean compliance record and single-person UK-resident ownership contributed positively to its score, but the dissolved status itself carries a status score of zero, as the company no longer meets the threshold for an active, accountable entity.
Governance
WEST MIDLANDS LEISURE LIMITED operated with a small board, with a single UK-resident individual serving as both director and company secretary from the date of incorporation. Ownership records list one individual PSC with between 25% and 50% shareholding and voting rights, alongside the right to appoint and remove directors. This is a compact, owner-operated structure typical of smaller private limited companies.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAYWARD, Michael George | Secretary | Active | |
| HAYWARD, Michael George | Director | Active | |
| HAYWARD, Michael George | Secretary | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOMINEE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | ||
| LONERGAN, Neil Anthony | Director | ||
| NOMINEE COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED | Corporate Director | ||
| NOMINEE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | ||
| NOMINEE COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED | Corporate Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael George Hayward | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% |