L & K GROUP PLC

Company summary

Company number: 00066426
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 29 June 1900126 years
Registered office: J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
Accounts due: 30 June 2027
Confirmation statement due: 5 May 2027
Active officers: 11
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Public limited company
Address
J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
Nature of business
Activities of agricultural holding companies
Previous company names
KENDAL AND DISTRICT AUCTION MART PLC(THE)

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
BLACK, Katie Louise ACTIVE	Secretary	01 Sep 2002				J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
BARGH, Jill Marie ACTIVE	Director	28 Mar 2017		United Kingdom	November 1969	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
DIXON, James Anthony ACTIVE	Director	14 Apr 2008		United Kingdom	April 1959	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
GARNETT, John Thomas ACTIVE	Director	22 Dec 2020		England	November 1969	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
HALHEAD, Christopher Anthony ACTIVE	Director	26 Feb 2025		England	April 1971	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
HODGSON, Jonathan Walter ACTIVE	Director	14 Jun 2016		England	June 1961	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
KELSALL, Kenneth ACTIVE	Director	26 May 2021		England	November 1965	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
NUTTALL, David John ACTIVE	Director	29 Jun 2021		England	March 1962	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
SANDERSON, Christopher, Colonel ACTIVE	Director	26 Feb 2025		England	December 1956	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
WIGHTMAN, Jonty ACTIVE	Director	26 Feb 2025		England	November 1993	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
WILSON, Trevor William ACTIVE	Director	28 Jul 2004		England	December 1961	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
KENDAL, Clifford Bateman RESIGNED	Secretary		01 Sep 2002			Dale House, Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU
BARGH, Alan John RESIGNED	Director	14 Apr 2008	17 Jan 2023	United Kingdom	January 1953	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
BARTON, David Herbert RESIGNED	Director	28 Mar 2017	17 Mar 2020	England	May 1961	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
BLACK, Katie Louise RESIGNED	Director	23 Jun 2004	13 Apr 2005	England	February 1968	Goose Howe Barn, Brow Foot Lane Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9JQ
CLARK, George Derek RESIGNED	Director		05 Apr 1997		May 1923	15 Dove Nest Lane, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EY
COLLINGE, Robert RESIGNED	Director	13 Apr 2005	13 Nov 2006		April 1942	The Dingle Newton With Stales, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 3TH
COOKSON, Christopher John RESIGNED	Director		31 Mar 1998		April 1938	Gilthwaiterigg, Skelsmergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NT
CORNTHWAITE, Stuart RESIGNED	Director	13 Apr 2005	14 Oct 2023	United Kingdom	October 1953	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
CUMMINGS, Alfred William RESIGNED	Director		23 Aug 2001		April 1926	Addle Bank, Burton In Kendal, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1HS
DALE, John Wilfred RESIGNED	Director	04 Apr 1992	13 Apr 2005		November 1932	Green Close Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancs, LA6 2BT
DIXON, Thomas Anthony RESIGNED	Director		30 Mar 1996		April 1935	Kit Crag, Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9EW
DOBSON, William RESIGNED	Director		31 May 1993		April 1903	The Bungalow, Watercrook, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QB
DOWNHAM, Frederick William RESIGNED	Director		30 Mar 1996		August 1935	Carus Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EB
DRINKALL, John Edward RESIGNED	Director	13 Apr 2005	25 Feb 2025	England	February 1955	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
FRYARS, David RESIGNED	Director	02 Apr 1994	30 Apr 1998		January 1939	Summerer Farm Weeton Road, Singleton, Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8NQ
GALBRAITH, John RESIGNED	Director		09 Jun 1999		October 1935	Endmoor Farm, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EX
GALBRAITH, Thomas Edward RESIGNED	Director	26 May 2000	13 Apr 2005		May 1939	Crooklands Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NW
GARLICK, Tom RESIGNED	Director	19 May 1998	20 May 1999		September 1946	Grange Farm, Freckleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1TT
GELDARD, John Addison RESIGNED	Director	13 Apr 2005	20 Apr 2021	United Kingdom	April 1951	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
GENTRY, Paul Leslie RESIGNED	Director	24 Feb 2020	11 Mar 2020	England	May 1970	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
GIBSON, James Anthony RESIGNED	Director		30 Apr 1998		April 1930	Beetham Hall Farm, Beetham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7BQ
GIBSON, Ronald Taylor RESIGNED	Director		25 May 2000		November 1929	Field End, Middleshaw, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LZ
GORST, Thomas Kelsall RESIGNED	Director	02 Apr 1994	22 Sep 1998		March 1939	Mutton Hall Old Hutton, Killington, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NW
HESKETH, Jonathan RESIGNED	Director	26 Aug 2001	14 Jun 2006	United Kingdom	December 1935	The Oaks Grange Lane, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5JH
KENDAL, Clifford Bateman RESIGNED	Director		31 Jul 2007		July 1943	Dale House, Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU
LADELL, William John RESIGNED	Director	08 Jun 1999	17 May 2004		February 1945	The Cottage, Ackenthwaite, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DQ
LEE, Monica Mary, Dr RESIGNED	Director	13 Apr 2005	09 Feb 2022	United Kingdom	February 1952	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
MASHITER, Michael RESIGNED	Director	21 Apr 2004	13 Apr 2005	England	August 1945	Town End Cottage Old Town, Mansergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2EP
ROBINSON, George Walter RESIGNED	Director	30 Apr 1998	30 Jun 2015	England	September 1947	J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England
ROBINSON, Henry Wilson RESIGNED	Director		05 Apr 1997	United Kingdom	November 1916	Broadlea, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7ER
ROBINSON, John Wilson RESIGNED	Director		05 Apr 1997		October 1926	Meadowside, Nook, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1PG
ROBINSON, William Arthur RESIGNED	Director		04 Apr 1992		April 1920	Strickley, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LU
TAYLOR, John Daniel RESIGNED	Director		03 Jun 2004		January 1933	Leyburn, Skelsmergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AU
THOMAS, Allan David RESIGNED	Director	17 Dec 1999	29 Jun 2007	England	June 1945	Greenbank Bungalow, 10 Horncop Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4SR
WHITAKER, William Thomas RESIGNED	Director		03 Apr 1993		June 1907	Green Gables 18 Greenwood Crescent, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 8AT
WILSON, Trevor William RESIGNED	Director		08 Jun 1999	England	December 1961	Low Bankside, Cark In Cartmel, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7NR

BLACK, Katie Louise ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Sep 2002
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

BARGH, Jill Marie ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Mar 2017
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: November 1969
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

DIXON, James Anthony ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Apr 2008
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1959
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

GARNETT, John Thomas ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 22 Dec 2020
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1969
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

HALHEAD, Christopher Anthony ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Feb 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1971
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

HODGSON, Jonathan Walter ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Jun 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1961
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

KELSALL, Kenneth ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 May 2021
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1965
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

NUTTALL, David John ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Jun 2021
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1962
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

SANDERSON, Christopher, Colonel ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Feb 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1956
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

WIGHTMAN, Jonty ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Feb 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1993
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

WILSON, Trevor William ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Jul 2004
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1961
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

KENDAL, Clifford Bateman RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 01 Sep 2002
Address: Dale House, Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU

BARGH, Alan John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Apr 2008
Resigned on: 17 Jan 2023
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: January 1953
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

BARTON, David Herbert RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Mar 2017
Resigned on: 17 Mar 2020
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: May 1961
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

BLACK, Katie Louise RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Jun 2004
Resigned on: 13 Apr 2005
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1968
Address: Goose Howe Barn, Brow Foot Lane Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9JQ

CLARK, George Derek RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 05 Apr 1997
Date of birth: May 1923
Address: 15 Dove Nest Lane, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EY

COLLINGE, Robert RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Apr 2005
Resigned on: 13 Nov 2006
Date of birth: April 1942
Address: The Dingle Newton With Stales, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 3TH

COOKSON, Christopher John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 31 Mar 1998
Date of birth: April 1938
Address: Gilthwaiterigg, Skelsmergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NT

CORNTHWAITE, Stuart RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Apr 2005
Resigned on: 14 Oct 2023
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1953
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

CUMMINGS, Alfred William RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 23 Aug 2001
Date of birth: April 1926
Address: Addle Bank, Burton In Kendal, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1HS

DALE, John Wilfred RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Apr 1992
Resigned on: 13 Apr 2005
Date of birth: November 1932
Address: Green Close Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancs, LA6 2BT

DIXON, Thomas Anthony RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 30 Mar 1996
Date of birth: April 1935
Address: Kit Crag, Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9EW

DOBSON, William RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 31 May 1993
Date of birth: April 1903
Address: The Bungalow, Watercrook, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QB

DOWNHAM, Frederick William RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 30 Mar 1996
Date of birth: August 1935
Address: Carus Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EB

DRINKALL, John Edward RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Apr 2005
Resigned on: 25 Feb 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1955
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

FRYARS, David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Apr 1994
Resigned on: 30 Apr 1998
Date of birth: January 1939
Address: Summerer Farm Weeton Road, Singleton, Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8NQ

GALBRAITH, John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 09 Jun 1999
Date of birth: October 1935
Address: Endmoor Farm, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EX

GALBRAITH, Thomas Edward RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 May 2000
Resigned on: 13 Apr 2005
Date of birth: May 1939
Address: Crooklands Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NW

GARLICK, Tom RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 19 May 1998
Resigned on: 20 May 1999
Date of birth: September 1946
Address: Grange Farm, Freckleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1TT

GELDARD, John Addison RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Apr 2005
Resigned on: 20 Apr 2021
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1951
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

GENTRY, Paul Leslie RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Feb 2020
Resigned on: 11 Mar 2020
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: May 1970
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

GIBSON, James Anthony RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 30 Apr 1998
Date of birth: April 1930
Address: Beetham Hall Farm, Beetham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7BQ

GIBSON, Ronald Taylor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 25 May 2000
Date of birth: November 1929
Address: Field End, Middleshaw, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LZ

GORST, Thomas Kelsall RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Apr 1994
Resigned on: 22 Sep 1998
Date of birth: March 1939
Address: Mutton Hall Old Hutton, Killington, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NW

HESKETH, Jonathan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Aug 2001
Resigned on: 14 Jun 2006
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1935
Address: The Oaks Grange Lane, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5JH

KENDAL, Clifford Bateman RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 31 Jul 2007
Date of birth: July 1943
Address: Dale House, Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU

LADELL, William John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Jun 1999
Resigned on: 17 May 2004
Date of birth: February 1945
Address: The Cottage, Ackenthwaite, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DQ

LEE, Monica Mary, Dr RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Apr 2005
Resigned on: 09 Feb 2022
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1952
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

MASHITER, Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Apr 2004
Resigned on: 13 Apr 2005
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1945
Address: Town End Cottage Old Town, Mansergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2EP

ROBINSON, George Walter RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 Apr 1998
Resigned on: 30 Jun 2015
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1947
Address: J36, Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP, England

ROBINSON, Henry Wilson RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 05 Apr 1997
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: November 1916
Address: Broadlea, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7ER

ROBINSON, John Wilson RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 05 Apr 1997
Date of birth: October 1926
Address: Meadowside, Nook, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1PG

ROBINSON, William Arthur RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 04 Apr 1992
Date of birth: April 1920
Address: Strickley, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LU

TAYLOR, John Daniel RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 03 Jun 2004
Date of birth: January 1933
Address: Leyburn, Skelsmergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AU

THOMAS, Allan David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 17 Dec 1999
Resigned on: 29 Jun 2007
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1945
Address: Greenbank Bungalow, 10 Horncop Lane, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4SR

WHITAKER, William Thomas RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 03 Apr 1993
Date of birth: June 1907
Address: Green Gables 18 Greenwood Crescent, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 8AT

WILSON, Trevor William RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 08 Jun 1999
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1961
Address: Low Bankside, Cark In Cartmel, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7NR

Filing history

Timeline

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Charges

Created	Status	Filings
30 Nov 2017	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
10 Apr 2017	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
04 Apr 2017	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
25 Nov 2011	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
25 Nov 2011	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
25 Jan 2010	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
30 Dec 1998	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
27 Nov 1996	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
18 May 1988	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
18 May 1988	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
18 May 1988	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
18 May 1988	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
12 Dec 1983	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
12 Dec 1983	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)

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