HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 07216034. It was incorporated on 7 April 2010, originally under the name Stitch 1 Limited, adopting its current name on 29 June 2011. Companies House records the company’s status as active and its registered office as 7 Enterprise Way, Aviation Park, Bournemouth International Airport, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6HG. Its principal activity is classified under UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 47789, "other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores."
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED files group (consolidated) accounts at Companies House, indicating it acts as the reporting entity for the wider Hobbycraft arts-and-crafts retail business trading under the Hobbycraft brand, including a chain of specialist stores across the United Kingdom and an online store at hobbycraft.co.uk. The Hobbycraft business sells craft materials, needlecraft and art supplies, baking equipment, and hobby and model-making products.
For the 52 weeks ended 16 February 2025, group accounts reported total sales of £215.9 million, down 1.1% from £218.3 million in the 52 weeks ended 18 February 2024, with like-for-like sales down 4.3% year on year. Adjusted EBITDA for the 2025 financial year was reported at approximately £5.2 million, roughly half the £10.4 million reported for the prior year. These figures are reported on a group/consolidated basis for the Hobbycraft business rather than for HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED as a standalone legal entity.
Following a change of ownership completed in August 2024, the Hobbycraft business entered a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) in May 2025 intended to reduce costs and improve liquidity, resulting in the closure of a number of underperforming stores; the arrangement was completed ahead of its scheduled 13-month term. As of the most recent group accounts, the business continued to operate through both physical stores and its online channel.
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is not listed on any public stock exchange and holds no listed securities or ticker symbol; it remains a privately held company.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED
Companies House records one active person with significant control (PSC) for HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED: Macrame Bidco Limited (company number 15833199, registered in England and Wales), notified as a PSC on 23 August 2024. Macrame Bidco Limited is recorded as holding ownership of shares and voting rights of 75% or more, together with the right to appoint or remove directors. The UK PSC register discloses ownership in percentage bands rather than exact figures, so the precise shareholding cannot be stated.
Three earlier PSC entries are recorded as ceased, all effective 23 August 2024: Bridgepoint Europe IV (Nominees) Limited (notified 6 April 2016; over 50% but under 75% of shares/voting rights), Bridgepoint Advisers Limited (notified 6 April 2016; significant influence or control) and Bridgepoint Europe (SGP) Limited (notified 6 April 2016; ceased 6 June 2023; between 25% and 50% of shares/voting rights). This indicates a change of controlling shareholder around 23 August 2024, when Macrame Bidco Limited replaced the Bridgepoint-linked entities as PSC.
As of 24 September 2026, this is the latest published PSC information for HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
Macrame Bidco Limited is itself majority-controlled by Macrame Midco Limited (company number 15833023), which is in turn majority-controlled by Macrame Holdco Limited (company number 15824848) — each link recorded at 75% or more of shares and voting rights, notified 11 July 2024. Macrame Holdco Limited’s own PSC register names Mr Jamie Christopher Constable, a British national resident in the United Kingdom, as holding more than 50% but less than 75% of its shares and voting rights, notified 8 July 2024. Because each entity in this ownership chain is disclosed only as a percentage band rather than an exact figure, a precise calculated effective ownership percentage for Mr Constable’s indirect interest in HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED cannot be reliably derived. HW Directors Limited (company number 11773589) is separately recorded at each tier of the chain as having "significant influence or control" without a stated ownership percentage.
Data availability
Shareholder and beneficial-ownership disclosure for this company is major shareholders only: the UK PSC register is public and shows persons holding significant control in percentage bands, but it does not publish a complete shareholder register or exact percentage holdings.
Sources
- Companies House — HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07216034/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15833199/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — MACRAME MIDCO LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15833023/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — MACRAME HOLDCO LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15824848/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 61.3% | Companies House | |
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 61.3% | Companies House | |
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 22.8% | Companies House | |
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 22.8% | Companies House | |
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 15.8% | Companies House | |
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 0% | Companies House | |
| MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED | 0% | Companies House | |
| CHRISTOPHER STEED | 0% | Companies House | |
| CHRISTOPHER STEED | 0% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED
Companies House records 3 active officers and 26 resigned officers for HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED. The current officers, all appointed on 23 August 2024, are: Joseph Daniel Price (Director; British nationality; country of residence United Kingdom), HW Directors Limited (Director; a corporate officer registered in England and Wales under company number 11773589) and Cossey Cosec Services Limited (Secretary; a corporate officer). The 23 August 2024 appointments coincided with the resignation of the previous board on the same date, consistent with the change of controlling shareholder recorded on the company’s PSC register around the same date. This is the latest officer information published by Companies House as of 24 September 2026.
Recent officer changes
- Resignation of the prior board of directors, effective 23 August 2024, including Benoit Nicolas Andre Alteirac (French national) and British nationals Aaron Gabriel Collins, Matthew Davies, Russell Harrison, Dominic Martin Jordan and Emma Judith Sophia Watford — source: Companies House officer record.
- Appointment of Joseph Daniel Price as Director, effective 23 August 2024 — source: Companies House officer record.
- Appointment of HW Directors Limited as a corporate Director and Cossey Cosec Services Limited as Secretary, both effective 23 August 2024 — source: Companies House officer record.
Data availability
Companies House publishes full current and historical officer records for UK-registered companies, including nationality and country of residence for natural-person directors; occupation was not confirmed for the current officers from the reviewed source. Corporate officers (HW Directors Limited and Cossey Cosec Services Limited) are disclosed only with their own registration details; this profile does not attempt to identify their individual directors.
Sources
- Companies House — HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED, officers — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07216034/officers — retrieved 24 September 2026
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is part of a verified corporate group. Its immediate parent is Macrame Bidco Limited (company number 15833199), which holds 75% or more of its shares and voting rights, notified 23 August 2024. Macrame Bidco Limited is itself controlled by Macrame Midco Limited (15833023), which is controlled by Macrame Holdco Limited (15824848), the highest identified corporate entity in the ownership chain — each link recorded at 75% or more of shares/voting rights and notified 11 July 2024. All three entities are registered in England and Wales. No direct or indirect subsidiaries of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED were verified from official filings available at the time of research; a similarly named UK company, Hobbycraft Trading Limited (00806269), trades from the same registered address, but its own PSC filing (Stitch Bidco Limited, notified 2016) had not been updated to reflect the August 2024 ownership change at the time of research, so a verified corporate link to HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED could not be confirmed and it is excluded from the table below. This information is current as of 24 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrame Bidco Limited | GB | 15833199 | Immediate parent | 75% or more (shares & voting rights) | Active | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Macrame Midco Limited | GB | 15833023 | Indirect parent (via Macrame Bidco Limited) | 75% or more (shares & voting rights) | Active | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Macrame Holdco Limited | GB | 15824848 | Ultimate identified parent (via Macrame Midco Limited) | 75% or more (shares & voting rights) | Active | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Bridgepoint Europe IV (Nominees) Limited | GB | Not disclosed | Historical immediate parent | Over 50%, under 75% (shares & voting rights) | Ceased 23 Aug 2024 | 6 Apr 2016 |
Recent structural changes
- Change of immediate parent from Bridgepoint Europe IV (Nominees) Limited to Macrame Bidco Limited, effective 23 August 2024 — Companies House PSC filing.
- Registration of two charges over HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED (created 23 August 2024, registered 30 August 2024), consistent with new acquisition financing — Companies House filing history.
- Adoption of new Articles of Association and resolutions on share capital, filed 2 September 2024 — Companies House filing history.
Data availability
UK persons-with-significant-control disclosure for HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is full for its direct and higher-tier corporate parents up to Macrame Holdco Limited, but ownership percentages are published only as bands, and no verified direct or indirect subsidiaries of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED were identified from public filings at the time of research.
Sources
- Companies House — HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07216034/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED, filing history — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07216034/filing-history — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — MACRAME BIDCO LIMITED — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15833199 — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — MACRAME MIDCO LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15833023/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — MACRAME HOLDCO LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15824848/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
- Companies House — HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED, persons with significant control — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00806269/persons-with-significant-control — retrieved 24 September 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED do?
UK arts, crafts and hobby retailer trading as Hobbycraft, operating specialist stores and an online store at hobbycraft.co.uk; HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is the group's reporting entity under UK SIC code 47789.
Who owns HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED?
Sole disclosed PSC is Macrame Bidco Limited (75% or more of shares and voting rights), notified 23 August 2024, replacing Bridgepoint-linked entities.
Who is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Jamie Christopher Constable, a British national, holds more than 50% but less than 75% of Macrame Holdco Limited, the identified ultimate parent, notified 8 July 2024; exact indirect percentage cannot be calculated from banded disclosures.
What is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED's company registration number?
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED's registration number is 07216034, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED still an active company?
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED incorporated?
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED was incorporated on 7 April 2010, according to Companies House.
What is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED's registered address?
The registered address on file for HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is Christchurch, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED registered as?
HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in United Kingdom.
What is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED's revenue?
Group total sales of £215.9 million for the 52 weeks ended 16 February 2025, down from £218.3 million the prior year (consolidated group figures, not company-only).
Is HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED listed on a stock exchange?
Not listed on any public stock exchange; privately held.
Who are the officers/directors of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED?
3 active officers (Joseph Daniel Price, Director; HW Directors Limited, corporate Director; Cossey Cosec Services Limited, Secretary), all appointed 23 August 2024 alongside resignation of the prior board.
Does HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Owned via a chain of Macrame Bidco Limited, Macrame Midco Limited and Macrame Holdco Limited, all UK-registered; no verified subsidiaries of HOBBYCRAFT GROUP LIMITED identified.
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