Overview

Operator Type: Adult gaming centre operator

Gulate Limited was a land-based gambling operator that held a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence from 1 January 2009. The company, which operated under the trading name Kingston Leisure, is no longer active. Its licence was officially surrendered in August 2023.

The operator's parent company, GULATE LIMITED, was incorporated in 1982 and is now in liquidation. The company's directors are listed as Sally Ann Edwards, who has been with the company since 1982, and Sarah Hughes, appointed in 2023. Both directors are British and reside in the United Kingdom.

According to Companies House records, the company's beneficial owners are Mrs Sally Ann Edwards and Mr William Thomas Edwards. Each holds between 25% and 50% of the company's shares and voting rights. Gulate Limited doesn't have a recorded history of regulatory enforcement actions from the UKGC during its time as a licensed operator.

Where Is This Operator Based?

Understanding where an operator is based matters for regulatory accountability. UK-based operators are subject to UK courts and consumer protection laws.

Headquarters
Kingston Leisure, 136 - 138 Kingston Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO2 7PD, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (2) 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Fully UK-based

This operator is headquartered in the UK and registered with Companies House. They are fully subject to UK courts, consumer protection laws, and regulatory oversight.

Licence Details

Gulate Limited held a Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre licence, which allowed it to operate gaming machines on its premises. This licence, first granted in 2009, was surrendered on 31 August 2023.

UKGC licences held by Gulate Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre Surrendered

View on UKGC Register

Enforcement & Compliance History

No regulatory actions recorded.

No enforcement actions recorded.

This operator has no public enforcement actions, financial penalties, or regulatory warnings on record with the UK Gambling Commission.

Corporate Structure

GULATE LIMITED was incorporated on 23 February 1982 and its current status is liquidation. The company's directors are Sally Ann Edwards and Sarah Hughes. Its beneficial owners are Mrs Sally Ann Edwards and Mr William Thomas Edwards, who each control between 25% and 50% of the company.

GULATE LIMITED

Liquidation
Company Number
01616209
Incorporated
23 February 1982
Registered Address
C/O VALENTINE & CO, Galley House Moon Lane, Barnet, EN5 5YL

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
HUGHES, Sarah director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 28 March 2023
EDWARDS, Sally Ann director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 December 1982

Associated Domains

No domains registered.

This operator does not have any registered domains in the UKGC public register. This is typical for land-based operators, B2B suppliers, and lottery operators.