GGF Fund Limited v Anglian Windows Limited & Anor

GGF Fund Limited v Anglian Windows Limited & Anor

Only members of the fund as at the date of termination (31 March 2021) are entitled to participate in the distribution of surplus assets. Membership terminates automatically upon insolvency under the federation rules. Missed payment parties and non-paying parties may participate if subscriptions are brought up to date prior to distribution, with factual uncertainties resolved in favour of members where records are lacking. The fund rules are not ultra vires nor contrary to public policy. Retention for customer claims is limited to £40,753.89 for known claimants, with a Benjamin order protecting the trustee.

Parties
Claimant: G. G. F. Fund Limited; Second Defendant: Anglian Windows Limited (now called ASHI Group Limited); Third Defendant: E Realisations 2020 Limited (in administration)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment on Interpretation of Fund Rules and Distribution
Outcome
Declaratory judgment on interpretation of fund rules and distribution; directions for distribution and retention for customer claims.
Legal Topics
Interpretation of Trust and Company Documents, Distribution of Surplus Assets, Membership Termination, Missed Payments, Customer Claims, Ultra Vires, Anti Deprivation Rule
Trusts Company Law Insolvency Contract Law Interpretation of Trust and Company Documents Distribution of Surplus Assets Membership Termination Missed Payments +3 more

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Parties

G. G. F. Fund Limited

Claimant

Anglian Windows Limited (now called ASHI Group Limited)

Second Defendant

E Realisations 2020 Limited (in administration)

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment on Interpretation of Fund Rules and Distribution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Relevant date for membership to participate in fund distribution
  2. 2 Necessity of being a 'Member' under Fund Rules
  3. 3 Automatic termination of membership upon insolvency

Ratio Decidendi

Only members of the fund as at the date of termination (31 March 2021) are entitled to participate in the distribution of surplus assets. Membership terminates automatically upon insolvency under the federation rules. Missed payment parties and non-paying parties may participate if subscriptions are brought up to date prior to distribution, with factual uncertainties resolved in favour of members where records are lacking. The fund rules are not ultra vires nor contrary to public policy. Retention for customer claims is limited to £40,753.89 for known claimants, with a Benjamin order protecting the trustee.

Court Disposition

Declaratory judgment on interpretation of fund rules and distribution; directions for distribution and retention for customer claims.

Orders

  • Only members as at 31 March 2021 entitled to distribution.
  • Missed payment and non-paying parties may participate if subscriptions are brought up to date.