York hospitality firm liquidated with £235,000 in debts
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Broken Chair Ltd, which traded as The Divine Project in York, has entered voluntary liquidation owing over £235,000.
Broken Chair Ltd, which traded as The Divine Project, entered voluntary liquidation on 10 September after two years in operation. The business, located at 22–24 Market Street in York, left debts totalling over £235,000 according to a liquidators' report known as a Statement of Affairs.
The company was established to collaborate three independent York businesses: North South, Perky Peacock and Divine Roasters. Director James Snowling Parker says the venture was created to help the sector survive 'the storm facing hospitality'. However, the project faced significant challenges, with many directors of both The Divine Project and Divine Coffee Roasters stepping away due to pressure in the industry. Documents from Companies House show two Broken Chair directors resigned in 2024 and two more in 2025, leaving Parker as sole director.
Parker says he and owners of connected Yorkshire companies continued supporting the business to help it succeed and meet its liabilities. The firm closed only when this was no longer achievable. The Statement of Affairs shows £60,165.51 was owed to connected businesses and £33,000 in director and related loan balances. Parker attributes the failure to rising costs and government policy affecting the hospitality sector.
How it is being reported
- Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams governmentThe boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 21 Oct, 05:00
- Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams governmentThe boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.York Press · 21 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Broken Chair Ltd · The Divine Project · James Snowling Parker · York · Divine Roasters · North South · Perky Peacock
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