Overview

Operator Type: Land-based betting shop operator

Sawyer Bros Bookmakers Limited is a land-based betting operator that has held a licence from the Gambling Commission (UKGC) since 1 January 2009. The company has maintained its licence continuously and has no history of regulatory enforcement actions. This clean record points to a stable and compliant operation.

The operator is the public-facing name for the company SAWYER BROS. (BOOKMAKERS) LIMITED, which was incorporated in 1999. According to Companies House records, the company is directed by SAWYER, Mark Andrew, a British national residing in the United Kingdom. He's also the sole secretary.

Further records show that Mr Mark Andrew Sawyer is the person with significant control, owning between 75% and 100% of the company's shares and voting rights. The operator runs its betting shops under several trading names, including 'charlie chase' and 'frank thorpe'. It doesn't have an online presence.

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
Not recorded
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (1) 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
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Licence Details

Sawyer Bros Bookmakers Limited holds an active General Betting Limited licence. This licence permits the company to provide betting facilities at physical premises, such as high street betting shops. It doesn't cover remote or online gambling activities.

UKGC licences held by Sawyer Bros Bookmakers Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
General Betting Limited Active

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

The operator's corporate entity is SAWYER BROS. (BOOKMAKERS) LIMITED, an active private limited company incorporated on 25 January 1999. It's directed by SAWYER, Mark Andrew, who is also the sole beneficial owner with 75-100% control.

Company Number
03700893
Incorporated
25 January 1999
Registered Address
East View, Blackburn Road, Brighouse, HD6 2ET

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
SAWYER, Mark Andrew secretary 1 January 2015
SAWYER, Mark Andrew secretary 1 January 2015
SAWYER, Mark Andrew director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 25 January 1999

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.