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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED | 1964-04-27 | 85200 - Primary education | 2026-08-12 |
| CLARKE CABLE LIMITED | 1972-03-15 | 27320 - Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables | 2026-08-05 |
| ATLAS BULK CARRIERS LIMITED | 1989-02-20 | 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles | 2026-08-05 |
| BLUE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED | 1992-08-07 | 64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified | 2026-08-03 |
| AVON COMBINED ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 1997-04-09 | 43210 - Electrical installation | 2026-08-19 |
| HORGAN HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 1997-04-21 | 43390 - Other building completion and finishing | 2026-08-04 |
| PHILADELPHIA STRUCTURES LTD | 1997-09-25 | 25110 - Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures | 2026-08-12 |
| THE LONDON MINT OFFICE LIMITED | 1997-11-24 | 82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c. | 2026-08-05 |
| REAL-TIME VISUALISATION LIMITED | 1997-12-23 | 62090 - Other information technology service activities | 2026-08-03 |
| CLANCY CONSULTING LTD | 1999-01-11 | 71129 - Other engineering activities | 2026-08-18 |
| FATBOYS CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 1999-11-16 | 46440 - Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials | 2026-08-03 |
| UNILABS LIMITED | 2000-11-28 | 86900 - Other human health activities | 2026-08-07 |
| MAGNET GROUP LIMITED | 2001-03-21 | 32990 - Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 2026-08-04 |
| PROJECT AUDIO VISUAL LTD | 2003-07-04 | 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. | 2026-08-18 |
| MIG SECURITY AND EVENTS LIMITED | 2004-07-09 | 82990 - Other business support service activities n.e.c. | 2026-08-05 |
| JACKSON DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 2005-01-05 | 46420 - Wholesale of clothing and footwear | 2026-08-12 |
| FIRE INTEGRITY LIMITED | 2005-01-10 | 43290 - Other construction installation | 2026-08-18 |
| JOHN GOWING JEWELLERS LIMITED | 2006-05-26 | 32120 - Manufacture of jewellery and related articles | 2026-08-04 |
| AVTAR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | 2010-02-24 | 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c. | 2026-08-10 |
| MICHAEL PLATT LIMITED | 2010-03-08 | 47789 - Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) | 2026-08-04 |
| ANGLESEY COMMERCIAL SPARES LTD | 2010-03-15 | 45320 - Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories | 2026-08-05 |
| SAUNDERS SCOTT LIMITED | 2010-05-26 | 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies | 2026-08-12 |
| DEERNS UK LIMITED | 2010-12-03 | 71129 - Other engineering activities | 2026-08-06 |
| S E CEILINGS LIMITED | 2011-03-02 | 43999 - Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. | 2026-08-24 |
| BITMORE LIMITED | 2011-03-14 | 13990 - Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c. | 2026-08-03 |
| W10 PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 2011-03-16 | 93130 - Fitness facilities | 2026-08-04 |
| PREMIER CARE PARTNERS LIMITED | 2011-06-09 | 88100 - Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled | 2026-08-12 |
| NKD HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 2012-05-04 | 47730 - Dispensing chemist in specialised stores | 2026-08-17 |
| YORKSHIRE ENERGY SYSTEMS LTD | 2012-08-13 | 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 2026-08-19 |
| EQUANTIIS LIMITED | 2013-06-04 | 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities | 2026-08-11 |