Tue, 01 Sep 2026 | ADMINISTRATION
Since our last update, the following businesses have been confirmed as having fallen into administration. All dates indicate when the administration was announced and not necessarily the dates on which administrators were appointed.
Swimming Nature UK Limited - August 25
Swimming Nature UK Limited, a swimming lessons provider based in London, fell into administration last month, with James Thompson, Simon Jagger and Colin Hardman of S&W Partners appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to August 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at slightly over £856,000 and current assets at around £812,000. However, its net liabilities at the time exceeded £2 million.
Bulmer & Lumb Group Limited - August 25
Bulmer & Lumb Group Limited, a North Yorkshire-based textiles manufacturer, fell into administration last month, with administrators now seeking a buyer for the company’s assets, which include specialsing dyeing plant and equipment.
Dating back to the 1960s, the Bradford-based company supplied to Savile Row, high street fashion brands, the military and emergency services, as well as the automotive and aviation industries.
Despite its prominent, longstanding position in the industry, however, the firm was hit by increased production costs which led to ongoing losses. A sale process was undertaken, but no credible offers were received and the company ceased trading and was placed into administration.
In accounts for the year to September 30 2024, Bulmer & Lumb Group Limited’s fixed assets were valued at £1.7 million and current assets at £2.5 million, with net assets amounting to £2.5 million.
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D J Mackay and Partners LLP - August 25
D J Mackay and Partners LLP, a Glasgow-based personal injury law firm, fell into administration in mid-August, with Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie appointed as administrator.
According to the administrator, the firm’s partners concluded that administration was the most appropriate route after the company experienced financial difficulties. Campbell’s priority will be to secure client files, protect confidential information and ensure service continuity for clients.
Campbell continued: “We are working closely with relevant regulators and stakeholders to continue arrangements for the orderly transfer and ongoing management of live cases. We will ensure that affected staff are fully supported throughout any redundancy process.”
Company director Donald Mackay added that the firm was cooperating with administrators in order to ensure an orderly and responsible handover.
In accounts for the year to May 31 2024, the company’s assets were valued at around £1.7 million, while net liabilities stood at approximately £1 million.
Trellus Health PLC - August 27
Trellus Health PLC, a London-based health tech company that has developed a digital platform to help patients manage chronic conditions, fell into administration last week, with Paul Zalkin and Tom Parish of Quantuma Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
Earlier this year, the company suspended AIM trading and appointed restructuring advisers to evaluate strategic alternatives, amid significant funding constraints and weak financial performance.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company reported an operating loss of more than $8 million, up from $6.8 million a year earlier. At the time, its non-current assets were valued at $7.6 million and current assets at $4.5 million, with total equity amounting to $12.1 million.
Air (UK) Limited - August 27
Air (UK) Limited, a Manchester-based business support services company, fell into administration last week, with Steven Glanvill and Neil Money of CBA Business Solutions appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to July 31 2025, the company’s fixed assets were valued at around £4.5 million and current assets at approximately £705,000, with net assets totalling £3.2 million.
Ex-Pro Products Limited - August 28
Ex-Pro Products Limited, a Stockton-on-Tees-based electronics accessories retailer, fell into administration last month, with David Willis and Martyn Pullin of FRP Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company’s assets were valued at slightly over £1 million, with net assets totalling close to £393,000.
NXG Global Group Limited - August 28
NXG Global Group Limited, a drilling technologies company based in Aberdeen, fell into administration last month, with Michael Reid of MHA Advisory appointed as administrator.
In accounts for the year to December 31 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at £1.1 million and current assets at approximately £16.8 million, while net assets totalled £4.8 million.
Italgelat Limited - August 28
Italgelat Limited, a Largs-based company that owns the renowned art deco Nardini’s ice cream and cafe building in the town, fell into administration last week, with Ian Wright and Alistair Mitchell of Quantuma Advisory appointed as joint administrators. The administration does not affect the ice cream seller and cafe, which continues to trade as normal.
In accounts for the year to June 30 2024, the company’s fixed assets were valued at £2.3 million and current assets at close to £1.3 million, with net assets amounting to £1.3 million.
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