Charles Contract Services Ltd, a Solihull-based construction company, has entered liquidation after failing to pay £153,240.67 in wages to 177 workers. The firm, which specialised in commercial buildings, was incorporated on January 6, 2010, and had traded for over 15 years.
Liquidation Details
Liquidators were appointed by members on June 16, 2026, according to a notice published in The Gazette. Tauseef Rashid of Qimzen Advisory in Birmingham has taken on the role of liquidator. The company's director, Stephen Michael Williams, was appointed in 2019.
Unpaid Wages Penalty
In March 2026, the firm was hit with a penalty for failing to pay £153,240.67 to 177 workers, as reported by the Solihull Advisor. The company had initially traded under the name Charles CANN Ltd before becoming Charles CAAN Ltd.
Impact on Workers
According to LinkedIn, the business employed between 1,000 and 1,500 staff. The unpaid wages have left many workers in financial distress. The collapse follows a series of financial troubles in the UK construction sector.
Broader Industry Context
Another UK construction firm, Hawksmoor Construction Ltd, also went into administration on June 1, 2026. Administrators are appointed to oversee struggling companies in an attempt to save them from liquidation, typically involving restructuring to improve financial standing and satisfy creditor obligations.
