Charles Contract Services Ltd, a UK construction company based in Solihull, West Midlands, has entered liquidation after more than 15 years in business, leaving staff owed over £150,000 in unpaid wages. The company, which focused on commercial buildings, was incorporated on January 6, 2010, originally operating under the names Charles CANN Ltd and Charles CAAN Ltd.
Liquidation and Director Details
Liquidators were appointed by members on June 16, 2026, according to The Gazette. Tauseef Rashid of Qimzen Advisory, Birmingham, has been appointed as liquidator. The company's director, Mr Stephen Michael Williams, has been in the role since 2019.
Unpaid Wages and Workforce
In March 2026, the company was penalised for failing to pay £153,240.67 to 177 workers, as reported by the Solihull Advisor. According to LinkedIn, the business employed between 1,000 and 1,500 people.
Industry-Wide Financial Pressures
The collapse of Charles Contract Services is part of a broader trend of financial difficulties in the UK construction sector. Hawksmoor Construction Ltd also entered administration on June 1, 2026. Administrators are appointed to manage struggling businesses in an attempt to rescue them from liquidation, often involving restructuring to improve financial stability and meet creditor obligations.
