# Kettle and Talbot Limited (05376885)

> Why UK company 05376885 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/05376885

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2021-03-11
- **Administrators:** John Hedger, Kris Anthony Wigfield
- **Administrators' firm:** Begbies Traynor
- **Incorporated:** 2005-02-26
- **Location:** Northampton
- **Industry:** 43290 Other construction installation

## Why it went into administration

- COVID-19
- Cash flow / liquidity pressure
- Creditor pressure / legal action
- Loss of a key customer, supplier or contract
- Sustained trading losses

## From the administrators' statement

The Company was incorporated on 26 February 2005 and Robert James Talbot ("RT"), Kathleen Talbot (‘KT’) and Geoffrey William Talbot ("GT") were appointed directors. Prior to its incorporation, the Company operated as a Partnership under the name ‘Kettle & Talbot Building Contractors’ which was formed in 1972 and was operated by GT and KT. On 26 July 2016, Alan Paul Stocking and Peter Stephen Bartlett were also appointed directors of the Company.

The Company traded from premises located at 64 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, ST3 1PQ which iS owned personally by GT and KT.

The Company’s principle activity was to operate as a main/principle contractor within the construction industry, operating nationally, and built a reliable client base over a significant period of time in the industry. The Company was appointed on three framework agreements for both Staffordshire Country Council and Merlin PLC who were two of their major clients. The Company employed 40 members of staff, comprising of the directors, site managers, bricklayers, carpenters, labourers and groundworkers.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05376885/filing-history/MzI5ODY2Mzg2N2FkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05376885

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