Overview

Operator Type: Land-based bingo hall operator

Shipley Brothers Limited is a land-based gambling operator that has held a licence from the Gambling Commission (UKGC) since 1 January 2009. The company has maintained its licence continuously since that date, showing a long history of operation in the UK market. It operates physical bingo premises under the trading name 'bj's bingo' and doesn't have an online presence.

The company, SHIPLEY BROTHERS LIMITED, was incorporated in the UK on 15 March 1993 and remains active. It's run by a board of directors that includes Harry James Shipley, Jonathan Shipley, Joy Hall, Jonathan James Shipley, and William Shipley. All directors are British nationals, and public records show they reside in the United Kingdom.

According to Companies House filings, Mr Jonathan Shipley and Mr Harry James Shipley are the persons with significant control over the business. This gives them ultimate ownership and influence. The operator's regulatory record is clean. It has no history of fines, warnings, or other enforcement actions from the UKGC.

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
250a Mackadown Lane, Kitts Green, BIRMINGHAM, B33 0LE, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (6) 🇬🇧
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

Shipley Brothers Limited holds an active Non-Remote Bingo licence from the UKGC. This licence permits the company to operate physical bingo halls for customers. It doesn't cover any online or remote gambling activities.

UKGC licences held by Shipley Brothers Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Bingo 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

SHIPLEY BROTHERS LIMITED was incorporated on 15 March 1993 and is an active private limited company. Key directors include Harry James Shipley and Jonathan Shipley, who are also listed as the beneficial owners with significant control over the company.

Company Number
02799746
Incorporated
15 March 1993
Registered Address
250a Mackadown Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 0LE

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
HALL, Joy director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 9 October 2018
SHIPLEY, Harry James director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 9 October 2018
SHIPLEY, Jonathan James director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 9 October 2018
SHIPLEY, William director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 9 October 2018
SHIPLEY, Jonathan secretary 17 June 1993
SHIPLEY, Harry James director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 17 June 1993
SHIPLEY, Jonathan director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 17 June 1993
SHIPLEY, Jonathan secretary 17 June 1993

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.