# Stanley Bragg Partnership Limited (02321660)

> Why UK company 02321660 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/02321660

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2011-04-29
- **Administrators' firm:** BDO
- **Formerly:** Shelfco (No. 316) Limited
- **Incorporated:** 1988-11-25
- **Location:** London
- **Industry:** 7420

## Why it went into administration

- Sustained trading losses

## From the administrators' statement

2.1 The Stanley Bragg architects practice was formed in 1948 and was incorporated into a limited company on 25 November 1988. The Company traded from leasehold premises in Colchester, Essex and provided architectural services to a broad client base, both locally and nationally.

22 Stanley Bragg Services Ltd (‘SBS Ltd’), a member of the Stanley Bragg group, was set up as a service company to the Company, providing staff and general management services to the Company SBS Ltd also operated a defined benefit pension scheme, which was funded by the Company.

2.3. The Company traded profitably for a number of years, building a good local reputation However, the financial year ended 31 October 2009 saw turnover drop from some £3 million, to £21 million, with the decline being attributed to the economic downturn, resulting in the suspension of many architectural projects. With a loss for the period of £91,000, the Company was unable to pay SBS Ltd for its services, nor was it able to fund the pension scheme.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02321660/filing-history/MzAxODcwMzI4MmFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02321660

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