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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUYS EATING ESTABLISHMENTS LIMITED | 1980-12-12 | 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation | 2026-02-05 |
| CRENOON LIMITED | 1981-02-05 | 77110 - Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles | 2026-02-10 |
| JOHNSONS 1871 LIMITED | 1989-04-14 | 43290 - Other construction installation | 2026-02-03 |
| BLINK PRINT LIMITED | 2002-01-15 | 18129 - Printing n.e.c. | 2026-02-02 |
| NIRVANA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 2002-04-11 | 71200 - Technical testing and analysis | 2026-02-02 |
| ALPKIT LTD | 2004-06-04 | 15120 - Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness | 2026-02-02 |
| SHACKLEFORD PIANOS LIMITED | 2007-11-13 | 47591 - Retail sale of musical instruments and scores | 2026-02-03 |
| AIR (UK) CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD | 2009-03-19 | 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies | 2026-02-02 |
| SOUTH COAST INSULATION SERVICES LIMITED | 2010-03-31 | 43290 - Other construction installation | 2026-02-04 |
| HARPERS & HURLINGHAM LIMITED | 2010-07-30 | 68310 - Real estate agencies | 2026-02-05 |
| SOUTH EAST BOTTLING LIMITED | 2012-10-02 | 11050 - Manufacture of beer | 2026-02-05 |
| G.O.N CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED | 2014-11-20 | 81210 - General cleaning of buildings | 2026-02-06 |
| MEDI 4 AMBULANCE SERVICES LTD | 2015-03-13 | 49390 - Other passenger land transport | 2026-02-11 |
| FAIRACRE (ASHTON) CAR PARK LIMITED | 2015-12-02 | 96090 - Other service activities n.e.c. | 2026-02-12 |
| SPARK MEDICAL LIMITED | 2016-04-22 | 86101 - Hospital activities | 2026-02-11 |
| MOCKBA LTD | 2016-07-12 | 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 2026-02-03 |
| INSURESTREET LIMITED | 2016-07-20 | 82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c. | 2026-02-02 |
| TROJAN ENERGY LIMITED | 2016-10-13 | 35130 - Distribution of electricity | 2026-02-10 |
| ECRUBOX DIGITAL LTD | 2016-10-24 | 73110 - Advertising agencies | 2026-02-03 |
| UNI REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 2017-05-31 | 25110 - Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures | 2026-02-06 |
| CITIHOME GLASGOW LTD | 2018-06-26 | 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation | 2026-02-12 |
| PAN MARKETING LIMITED | 2018-07-27 | 46390 - Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco | 2026-02-11 |
| ALL THINGS GREEK LIMITED | 2018-10-19 | 10520 - Manufacture of ice cream | 2026-02-05 |
| MRJ ASSOCIATES LTD | 2018-10-19 | 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies | 2026-02-05 |
| LK BENNETT FASHION LIMITED | 2019-03-25 | 47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores | 2026-02-02 |
| CALMONT HOMES (OAK MEADOWS) LIMITED | 2019-04-25 | 41100 - Development of building projects | 2026-02-12 |
| STAFFORDSHIRE OUTBUILDINGS LIMITED | 2019-10-09 | 16290 - Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials | 2026-02-12 |
| CHATSWORTH ROW LIMITED | 2020-05-20 | 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 2026-02-04 |
| STALBRIDGE PARK HOMES LIMITED | 2020-07-24 | 41100 - Development of building projects | 2026-02-02 |
| AQUILA RECRUITMENT LTD | 2022-01-11 | 41201 - Construction of commercial buildings | 2026-02-03 |