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Old UK businesses in administration
The following UK businesses were the oldest businesses going into administration in March 2025. February 2025

The death of a company can be a sad thing. It can be a distressing time for employees facing the prospect of unemployment. Here we list the oldest companies that have gone into administration. Old companies have history and can be well established - sometimes representing well known brands. Although the company had gone into administation, it can does have to mean the death of the company. The goodwill in the brand may mean the business has some desirable assets and a new owner can invest in the business allowing the company to be re-born.

Company Name Company Formed Type Business Administration Date
RECTELLA LIMITED 1947-02-27 47510 - Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores 2025-03-19
LEDWELL PLASTICS LIMITED 1968-04-25 22290 - Manufacture of other plastic products 2025-03-20
TY MAWR LIMITED 1984-07-12 86900 - Other human health activities 2025-03-06
LEVENSEAT LTD. 1985-08-26 38210 - Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste 2025-03-11
BASILDON CREDIT UNION LIMITED 1987-09-01 None Supplied 2025-03-20
CAPARO INDIA LIMITED 1994-06-21 70100 - Activities of head offices 2025-03-19
THE ORCHARD STREET BUSINESS CENTRE LIMITED 1997-06-05 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 2025-03-21
UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED 1999-08-19 20200 - Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products 2025-03-05
PROPER MUSIC GROUP LTD 1999-12-15 93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c. 2025-03-04
RIVET HOLDINGS LIMITED 2000-04-05 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 2025-03-05
NET LYNK DIRECT LIMITED 2002-05-03 61200 - Wireless telecommunications activities 2025-03-21
JELLYFISH PICTURES LIMITED 2002-06-02 59111 - Motion picture production activities 2025-03-20
FEVERSHAM ARMS LIMITED 2003-06-08 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation 2025-03-07
SURREY HIRE AND SALES LIMITED 2004-01-30 77320 - Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment 2025-03-06
PLAYFUL PROMISES LIMITED 2005-07-11 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. 2025-03-05
BENCHMARK SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTD 2006-02-07 80100 - Private security activities 2025-03-11
NEWPARK SECURITY LTD 2006-10-18 27900 - Manufacture of other electrical equipment 2025-03-21
LENNONS SOLICITORS LIMITED 2008-03-06 69102 - Solicitors 2025-03-05
BLAKE MILL LIMITED 2008-09-02 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 2025-03-05
PROPYORK LTD 2008-11-17 68310 - Real estate agencies 2025-03-07
CDW SYSTEMS LIMITED 2009-02-19 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. 2025-03-24
MONKEY BARS (ABERDEEN) LIMITED 2009-03-24 56302 - Public houses and bars 2025-03-21
TNA ELECTRICAL LTD 2009-09-08 43210 - Electrical installation 2025-03-04
COMBINED TREE SERVICES - TREE SURGEONS LIMITED 2010-01-05 02400 - Support services to forestry 2025-03-04
STONY VALLEY LIMITED 2010-04-28 56301 - Licensed clubs 2025-03-04
FOXCUT WATERJET CUTTING SERVICES LTD 2011-03-14 96090 - Other service activities n.e.c. 2025-03-21
SANA MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL LIMITED 2012-04-16 43210 - Electrical installation 2025-03-04
ELEMENTAL DIGEST LIMITED 2012-08-23 39000 - Remediation activities and other waste management services 2025-03-04
PRESTIGE AGGREGATES LIMITED 2012-09-17 46730 - Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment 2025-03-24
ENERGY COMPARE LIMITED 2013-03-14 82200 - Activities of call centres 2025-03-05