For many businesses, and ‘hospitality businesses especially, the next few weeks could make or break their business’
Sixes Cricket Club, which has a branch in Manchester, has fallen into administration(Image: (C) 2021 LUCAS SMITH)
There were six businesses, including a popular bar chain with a base in Manchester, that were forced to call in administrators during the Christmas period alone across Greater Manchester.
Experts had hailed a reduction in insolvencies across the country after November’s statistics, down by eight per cent compared to October, and seven per cent on the same month last year – and a huge 18 per cent on 2023’s figure. But the Christmas and New Year period has still proven a challenge for some companies.
The UK-wide, cricket-based bar Sixes went into administration just before Christmas, with the future of the Manchester site now facing uncertainty. Sixes, backed by England cricket captain Ben Stokes, runs 16 cricket-themed entertainment venues across England, said it has entered administration following ‘challenging’ recent trading and ‘reduced consumer spending’.
The hospitality business has announced it will immediately shut its site in Southampton as a result. However, administrators said all other venues – including Manchester’s location in The Corn Exchange – will continue to operate as it seeks a potential rescue deal, and will continue to honour its future bookings.
The president of R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body, Tom Russell commented: “Company insolvency levels remain stubbornly high compared to five years ago, reflecting difficult trading conditions. In addition, the unemployment rate has reached a near six-year high of 5.1 per cent as employers have been delaying recruitment and investment decisions.
“For hospitality businesses especially, the next few weeks could make or break their business. Many face a sharp drop-off in trade after festivities end with January bringing cashflow pressures caused by the rent quarter and potentially larger supplier, VAT and payroll tax payments reflecting a busy December. Our members typically see an increase in enquiries and distress calls from this sector early in the New Year.
“Retailers also face post-Christmas challenges, including high levels of returned goods at a time when wages and other costs still have to be met.”
Legislation gives administrators wide-ranging powers to trade and manage a business, and provides protection from legal action to give the administrator time to consider options and do their work.
The administrator will build a detailed understanding of the company finances, including its income streams, outgoings, liabilities, and obligations. They identify the underlying reasons for the company’s difficulties and explore potential solutions, for example, cost reductions, renegotiating debts with creditors, restructuring the business, or exploring the possibility of new investment.
Administration usually lasts for a year, although this can be extended. The company is either returned to the control of its directors or moved to liquidation so available funds can be distributed to creditors.
Here, we take a look at the companies based in and around Greater Manchester that have gone into administration in the run up to Christmas and just after, from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026. Some companies that have gone into administration might not have their head offices in the listed borough directly, but have appointed administrators in the area.
Bolton
SENSORY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Nature of Business: Other construction installation
Registered office: Unit G1 Redwood Court, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2XH
Principal trading address: Unit G1 Redwood Court, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2XH
Date of Appointment: 9 December 2025
A P M G LIMITED
Trading Name: T/A APMG Plastics
Registered office: Apmg Limited Mount Skip Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 9AL
Principal trading address: Mount Skip Lane, Manchester, M38 9AL
Date of Appointment: 5 December 2025
PW GREENHALGH FINISHING LIMITED
Registered office: 1 Paddock Road, West Pimbo, Skelmersdale, WN8 9PL
Principal trading address: Ogden Mill, Ogden Lane, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3TQ
Date of Appointment: 19 December 2025
19 December 2025
Manchester
SILVEN RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Previous Name of Company: LUPFAW 321 LIMITED
Registered office: Clarence House, 4 Clarence Street, Manchester, M2 4DW
Principal trading address: Clarence House, 4 Clarence Street, Manchester, M2 4DW
Date of Appointment: 25 November 2025
MARPLE HOUSE PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Nature of Business: Management of Real Estate
Previous Name of Company: Mansion House Project Management Limited
Registered office: C/O Begbies Traynor, 340 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LY
Principal trading address: N/A
Date of Appointment: 16 December 2025
MOTHERCLUB LIMITED
Nature of Business: Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified
Registered office: 14 Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 4BH in the process of being changed to c/o FRP Advisory Trading, Suite B, 4th Floor, Union Row, Aberdeen, AB10 1SA
Principal trading address: 50 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UD; 160 & 170 Great Portland St, London W1W 5QB; The Corn Exchange, New Cathedral St, Manchester M4 3TR; Rooftop John Lewis, Westgate Shopping Centre, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PB
Date of Appointment: 17 December 2025
SIXES CRICKET LIMITED
Nature of Business: Other food services
Registered office: 13 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL to be changed to c/o FRP Advisory Trading, Suite B, 4th Floor, Meridian, Union Row, Aberdeen, AB10 1SA
Principal trading address: 50 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UD; 160 & 170 Great Portland St, London W1W 5QB; The Corn Exchange, New Cathedral St, Manchester M4 3TR; Rooftop John Lewis, Westgate Shopping Centre, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PB
Date of Appointment: 17 December 2025
VISAGE TEXTILES LIMITED
Nature of Business: Wholesale of textiles
Registered office: 9/11 Chatley Street, Cheetham, Manchester, M3 1HU
Principal trading address: 9/11 Chatley Street, Cheetham, Manchester, M3 1HU
Date of Appointment: 18 December 2025
Stockport
HELIARC HUSTLERS LTD
Trading Name: Hard Knocks Speed Shop
Nature of Business: Manufacture of other fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified
Registered office: 6d Lowick Close, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5ED To be changed to: c/o Parker Andrews Ltd, 5th Floor The Union Building, 51 – 59 Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1BY
Principal trading address: 6d Lowick Close, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5ED
Date of Appointment: 2 December 2025
Trafford
TL REALISATIONS LTD
Nature of Business: Manufacturer and retail of lighting products and furniture
Previous Name of Company: Tyson Lighting Limited
Registered office: Gibson House, Walpole Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DB
Principal trading address: D1 Broadheath Network Centre, Atlantic Street, Altrincham, WA14 5EW
Date of Appointment: 9 December 2025
Tameside
INNOVATION CONTROL (PROPERTY) LIMITED
Trading Name: Friargate Court
Nature of Business: Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office: 225 Market Street, Hyde, SK14 1HF to be changed to FRP Advisory Trading Limited, Derby House, 12 Winckley Square, Preston, PR1 3JJ
Principal trading address: Friargate Court, 154 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2EU
Date of Appointment: 15 December 2025
SPRINTSHIFT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE HIRE LTD
Nature of Business: Freight transport by road
Registered office: Unit 3 Fifth Avenue, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4PP
Principal trading address: Unit 3 Fifth Avenue, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4PP
Date of Appointment: 18 December 2025