# Ellis Noble Leisure Limited (12056240)

> Why UK company 12056240 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/12056240

- **Status:** Administration ended
- **Administration began:** 2026-01-13
- **Administrators:** Gary Hargreaves, Martyn James Pullin
- **Administrators' firm:** FRP Advisory
- **Incorporated:** 2019-06-18
- **Location:** Preston Farm Business Park
- **Industry:** 56302 Public houses and bars

## Why it went into administration

- HMRC / tax arrears
- Creditor pressure / legal action
- Cash flow / liquidity pressure
- Property / lease costs

## From the administrators' statement

The Company was incorporated on 18 June 2019. The current director is Mr Ian McLean, and the sole shareholder is Ellis Noble Limited (‘the Parent’). Mr J.W. Basil Newby served as a director from incorporation until 6 February 2026, resigning following the appointment of Administrators.

The Company trades as ‘Funny Girls’, a drag and cabaret bar which has operated in Blackpool since 1995.

A previous entity operating as Funny Girls entered Administration on 4 September 2018 under the control of Mr Newby and Mr McLean. The business and assets were sold as a going concern to an unconnected brewery, which continued operations. We understand that as the business was not a strategic fit for the purchaser, it was subsequently sold to Ellis Noble Leisure Limited and Ellis Noble Limited in August 2019.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12056240/filing-history/MzUwNzg3MDI2MmFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12056240

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