WCT GROUP LIMITED

Company summary

Company number: 03282548
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 18 November 199629 years
Registered office: Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom
Accounts due: 31 December 2026
Confirmation statement due: 30 April 2027
Active officers: 4
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private limited company
Address
Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom
Nature of business
Passenger rail transport, interurban
Previous company names
VIRGIN RAIL GROUP LIMITED

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
VILE, Claire Ruth Vertel ACTIVE	Secretary	31 Mar 2020				Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom
BLOK, Robert Pieter ACTIVE	Director	19 Mar 2020		United Kingdom	January 1976	Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom
DINGWALL, Bruce Maxwell ACTIVE	Director	30 May 2023		United Kingdom	April 1983	10, Dunkeld Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 5WA, United Kingdom
GIBBS, Andrew Philip ACTIVE	Director	19 Mar 2020		United Kingdom	December 1988	Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom
BAYLISS, Joshua RESIGNED	Secretary	31 Aug 2006	01 Mar 2007			15 Hopefield Avenue, London, NW6 6LJ
GERRARD, Barry Alexander Ralph RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Mar 2007	31 Mar 2020			The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
GRAM, Peter Gerardus RESIGNED	Secretary	22 Mar 2000	31 Aug 2006			9 Lambyn Croft, Langshott, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9XU
LEGGE, Diana Patricia RESIGNED	Secretary	18 Nov 1996	22 Mar 2000			24a Enderby Street, London, SE10 9PF
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Secretary	18 Nov 1996	18 Nov 1996			26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP
BARRETT, Brian Michael RESIGNED	Director	09 Mar 1997	24 Aug 1999		January 1945	75 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PS
BEARPARK, Phillip Alan RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2013	21 Dec 2016	England	January 1966	The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
BELCHER, Charles John RESIGNED	Director	16 Jul 2003	31 Aug 2007	England	March 1950	10 Horne Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LS, England
BELL, Linda Anne RESIGNED	Director	10 Jul 2004	31 Dec 2007		August 1963	3 Highfields Close, Normanton Le Heath, Leicestershire, LE67 2TN
BOWKER, Steven Richard RESIGNED	Director	14 Apr 1999	24 Oct 2001		April 1966	52 Riverview Gardens, Barnes, London, SW13 8QZ
BRANSON, Richard Charles Nicholas, Sir RESIGNED	Director	18 Nov 1996	09 Mar 1997		July 1950	9 Holland Park, London, W11 3TH
BROADLEY, Peter James, Mr. RESIGNED	Director	21 Dec 2016	13 Sep 2019	England	October 1971	Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4DN, United Kingdom
COCHRANE, Keith Robertson RESIGNED	Director	14 Apr 1999	01 Mar 2002		February 1965	Glen Hall, Belwood Park, Perth, PH2 7AJ
COLLINS, Anthony Edward RESIGNED	Director	08 Sep 1999	11 Oct 2013	United Kingdom	August 1957	Meadows End, 68 Sandyfields Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3LA
COPLEY, Sarah Jane RESIGNED	Director	21 Dec 2016	08 Dec 2019	United Kingdom	March 1973	North Wing Offices, Euston Station, London, NW1 2DS, United Kingdom
COX, Brian John RESIGNED	Director	27 Nov 1998	31 Jul 2000	England	July 1947	Kirknewton House, Kirknewton, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6XF
COX, Philip Robert RESIGNED	Director	29 Jan 1998	07 Oct 1998		January 1950	Stone Garth, Crowhill Lane, High Birstwith, North Yorkshire, HG3 2LG
DALE, Manjit RESIGNED	Director	23 May 1997	07 Oct 1998		June 1965	The Lantern House 2 Scandrett Street, London, E1 9UP
DALE, Manjit RESIGNED	Director	09 Mar 1997	23 May 1997		June 1965	The Lantern House 2 Scandrett Street, London, E1 9UP
DUPONT, Pierre Arthur Raoul RESIGNED	Director	09 Mar 1997	07 Oct 1998		April 1951	6 Rue De Babylone, Paris, 75007, France
ECCLES, Graham Charles RESIGNED	Director	31 Jul 2000	01 Mar 2002		July 1946	The Old Smithy, Meikleour, Perthshire, PH2 6DZ
FERRIS, Jeremy Nicholas RESIGNED	Director	09 Mar 1997	07 Oct 1998		December 1968	1330 4th Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94122, United States
FURLONG, Mark Peter RESIGNED	Director	10 Mar 1999	02 Jan 2002		October 1965	Hope Farm House Broad Street Green, Hooe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9HN
GIBB, Christopher Leslie RESIGNED	Director	16 Jul 2003	11 Nov 2013	England	September 1963	Phoenix House, High Street, Harbury, Warwickshire, CV33 9HW, United Kingdom
GREEN, Christopher Edward Wastie RESIGNED	Director	10 Mar 1999	27 Sep 2004	England	September 1943	14 Meadway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2PN
GRIFFITHS, Paul Dennis RESIGNED	Director	23 Jan 2002	06 Jan 2004		October 1957	Ferndale, Horney Common, Marsfield, East Sussex, TN22 3ED
JONES, Alan David RESIGNED	Director	28 Apr 1998	07 Oct 1998	United Kingdom	June 1947	Cherwell House, Little Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4JE
KAVANAGH, Timothy Brendan RESIGNED	Director	29 Nov 2019	27 Apr 2023	England	April 1968	The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
KINSKI, Michael John RESIGNED	Director	07 Oct 1998	27 Nov 1998	United Kingdom	May 1952	Cherry Tree House 268 Dunchurch Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6HX
KLUG, Rebecca Brenda Jennifer RESIGNED	Director	08 Sep 1999	27 Sep 2004		September 1953	Rectory Barn, The Moat Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6XZ
LEECH, Graham Charles RESIGNED	Director	06 Jan 2004	21 Dec 2016	England	January 1962	The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
MCGRATH, Patrick John RESIGNED	Director	02 Jun 2016	03 May 2018	United Kingdom	April 1965	The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
MICKLETHWAITE, Neil RESIGNED	Director	29 Nov 2019	05 Jul 2022	England	June 1973	Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road, Stockport, SKI 35W, United Kingdom
MURPHY, Stephen Thomas Matthew RESIGNED	Director	14 Dec 2001	01 Mar 2002		August 1956	23 The Crescent, London, SW13 0NN
MURPHY, Stephen Thomas Matthew RESIGNED	Director	18 Nov 1996	03 Aug 2000		August 1956	23 The Crescent, London, SW13 0NN
MURPHY, Susan Margaret RESIGNED	Director	23 Jan 2002	10 Jul 2004	United Kingdom	December 1956	Windwhistle, Pinner Hill, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 3XY
SHURE, Randl Louis RESIGNED	Director	23 May 1997	07 Oct 1998		December 1963	45 Addison Road, London, W14 8JH
THOMPSON, William Geoffrey RESIGNED	Director	29 Jan 1998	07 Oct 1998		November 1936	Myerscough House, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0PB
TIBBITS, Christopher John Gervase RESIGNED	Director	10 Jun 1997	07 Jul 2004	United Kingdom	November 1952	The Old Stores, Stottesdon, Shropshire, DY14 8UB
TOMLIN, Alan Colin RESIGNED	Director	10 Jun 1997	01 Mar 2002		October 1960	Tanglewood, Faircox Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9PD
WARBURTON, Ivor William RESIGNED	Director	10 Jun 1997	08 Feb 1999	England	August 1946	34 St Clairs Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NE
WHITEHORN, William Elliott RESIGNED	Director	14 Apr 1999	01 Mar 2002	United Kingdom	February 1960	31 Dents Road, London, SW11 6JA
WHITEHORN, William Elliot RESIGNED	Director	18 Nov 1996	06 May 1998		February 1960	24 Sudbrooke Road, London, SW12 8TG
WHITEHOUSE, Mark Edward RESIGNED	Director	02 Jun 2016	08 Dec 2019	England	February 1979	The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
WHITTINGHAM, Philip RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2013	08 Dec 2019	United Kingdom	February 1971	The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Director	18 Nov 1996	18 Nov 1996			1, Mitchell Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6BU

VILE, Claire Ruth Vertel ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 31 Mar 2020
Address: Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom

BLOK, Robert Pieter ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 19 Mar 2020
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: January 1976
Address: Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom

DINGWALL, Bruce Maxwell ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 May 2023
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1983
Address: 10, Dunkeld Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 5WA, United Kingdom

GIBBS, Andrew Philip ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 19 Mar 2020
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1988
Address: Whitfield Studios, 50a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom

BAYLISS, Joshua RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 31 Aug 2006
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2007
Address: 15 Hopefield Avenue, London, NW6 6LJ

GERRARD, Barry Alexander Ralph RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Mar 2007
Resigned on: 31 Mar 2020
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

GRAM, Peter Gerardus RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 22 Mar 2000
Resigned on: 31 Aug 2006
Address: 9 Lambyn Croft, Langshott, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9XU

LEGGE, Diana Patricia RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 18 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 22 Mar 2000
Address: 24a Enderby Street, London, SE10 9PF

SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Secretary
Appointed on: 18 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 18 Nov 1996
Address: 26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP

BARRETT, Brian Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Mar 1997
Resigned on: 24 Aug 1999
Date of birth: January 1945
Address: 75 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PS

BEARPARK, Phillip Alan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2013
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1966
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

BELCHER, Charles John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 16 Jul 2003
Resigned on: 31 Aug 2007
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1950
Address: 10 Horne Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LS, England

BELL, Linda Anne RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jul 2004
Resigned on: 31 Dec 2007
Date of birth: August 1963
Address: 3 Highfields Close, Normanton Le Heath, Leicestershire, LE67 2TN

BOWKER, Steven Richard RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Apr 1999
Resigned on: 24 Oct 2001
Date of birth: April 1966
Address: 52 Riverview Gardens, Barnes, London, SW13 8QZ

BRANSON, Richard Charles Nicholas, Sir RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 18 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 09 Mar 1997
Date of birth: July 1950
Address: 9 Holland Park, London, W11 3TH

BROADLEY, Peter James, Mr. RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Dec 2016
Resigned on: 13 Sep 2019
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1971
Address: Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4DN, United Kingdom

COCHRANE, Keith Robertson RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Apr 1999
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2002
Date of birth: February 1965
Address: Glen Hall, Belwood Park, Perth, PH2 7AJ

COLLINS, Anthony Edward RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Sep 1999
Resigned on: 11 Oct 2013
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1957
Address: Meadows End, 68 Sandyfields Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3LA

COPLEY, Sarah Jane RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Dec 2016
Resigned on: 08 Dec 2019
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: March 1973
Address: North Wing Offices, Euston Station, London, NW1 2DS, United Kingdom

COX, Brian John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Nov 1998
Resigned on: 31 Jul 2000
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: July 1947
Address: Kirknewton House, Kirknewton, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6XF

COX, Philip Robert RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Jan 1998
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Date of birth: January 1950
Address: Stone Garth, Crowhill Lane, High Birstwith, North Yorkshire, HG3 2LG

DALE, Manjit RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 May 1997
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Date of birth: June 1965
Address: The Lantern House 2 Scandrett Street, London, E1 9UP

DALE, Manjit RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Mar 1997
Resigned on: 23 May 1997
Date of birth: June 1965
Address: The Lantern House 2 Scandrett Street, London, E1 9UP

DUPONT, Pierre Arthur Raoul RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Mar 1997
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Date of birth: April 1951
Address: 6 Rue De Babylone, Paris, 75007, France

ECCLES, Graham Charles RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 31 Jul 2000
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2002
Date of birth: July 1946
Address: The Old Smithy, Meikleour, Perthshire, PH2 6DZ

FERRIS, Jeremy Nicholas RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Mar 1997
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Date of birth: December 1968
Address: 1330 4th Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94122, United States

FURLONG, Mark Peter RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Mar 1999
Resigned on: 02 Jan 2002
Date of birth: October 1965
Address: Hope Farm House Broad Street Green, Hooe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9HN

GIBB, Christopher Leslie RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 16 Jul 2003
Resigned on: 11 Nov 2013
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1963
Address: Phoenix House, High Street, Harbury, Warwickshire, CV33 9HW, United Kingdom

GREEN, Christopher Edward Wastie RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Mar 1999
Resigned on: 27 Sep 2004
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1943
Address: 14 Meadway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2PN

GRIFFITHS, Paul Dennis RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Jan 2002
Resigned on: 06 Jan 2004
Date of birth: October 1957
Address: Ferndale, Horney Common, Marsfield, East Sussex, TN22 3ED

JONES, Alan David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Apr 1998
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: June 1947
Address: Cherwell House, Little Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4JE

KAVANAGH, Timothy Brendan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Nov 2019
Resigned on: 27 Apr 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1968
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

KINSKI, Michael John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 07 Oct 1998
Resigned on: 27 Nov 1998
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1952
Address: Cherry Tree House 268 Dunchurch Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6HX

KLUG, Rebecca Brenda Jennifer RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Sep 1999
Resigned on: 27 Sep 2004
Date of birth: September 1953
Address: Rectory Barn, The Moat Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6XZ

LEECH, Graham Charles RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Jan 2004
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1962
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

MCGRATH, Patrick John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Jun 2016
Resigned on: 03 May 2018
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1965
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

MICKLETHWAITE, Neil RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Nov 2019
Resigned on: 05 Jul 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1973
Address: Stockport Exchange, 20 Railway Road, Stockport, SKI 35W, United Kingdom

MURPHY, Stephen Thomas Matthew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Dec 2001
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2002
Date of birth: August 1956
Address: 23 The Crescent, London, SW13 0NN

MURPHY, Stephen Thomas Matthew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 18 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 03 Aug 2000
Date of birth: August 1956
Address: 23 The Crescent, London, SW13 0NN

MURPHY, Susan Margaret RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Jan 2002
Resigned on: 10 Jul 2004
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1956
Address: Windwhistle, Pinner Hill, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 3XY

SHURE, Randl Louis RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 May 1997
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Date of birth: December 1963
Address: 45 Addison Road, London, W14 8JH

THOMPSON, William Geoffrey RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Jan 1998
Resigned on: 07 Oct 1998
Date of birth: November 1936
Address: Myerscough House, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0PB

TIBBITS, Christopher John Gervase RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 1997
Resigned on: 07 Jul 2004
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: November 1952
Address: The Old Stores, Stottesdon, Shropshire, DY14 8UB

TOMLIN, Alan Colin RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 1997
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2002
Date of birth: October 1960
Address: Tanglewood, Faircox Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9PD

WARBURTON, Ivor William RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 10 Jun 1997
Resigned on: 08 Feb 1999
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1946
Address: 34 St Clairs Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NE

WHITEHORN, William Elliott RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Apr 1999
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2002
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1960
Address: 31 Dents Road, London, SW11 6JA

WHITEHORN, William Elliot RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 18 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 06 May 1998
Date of birth: February 1960
Address: 24 Sudbrooke Road, London, SW12 8TG

WHITEHOUSE, Mark Edward RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Jun 2016
Resigned on: 08 Dec 2019
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1979
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

WHITTINGHAM, Philip RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2013
Resigned on: 08 Dec 2019
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1971
Address: The Battleship Building, 179 Harrow Road, London, W2 6NB, United Kingdom

INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Director
Appointed on: 18 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 18 Nov 1996
Address: 1, Mitchell Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6BU

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Created	Status	Filings
25 Sep 2002	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
17 Jul 2000	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
08 Jun 1999	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
05 Jun 1997	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)

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