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Menkind: Gift Universe Group Limited is the brand group identified in the reviewed disclosures. [1][2]

01 / Behind the name

Who owns Menkind?

Group ownership identified; shareholder structure not fully verified [1][2]

  1. 01
    Brand group

    Gift Universe Group Limited [1][2]

    As reported · 27 Sept 2026

Registered significant control

  • Gift Universe Group Trustee Limited [4]Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%; Ownership of voting rights - More than 50% but less than 75%; Right to appoint or remove directorsAs reported · 30 Sept 2026
  • Mr Gerald Kraftman [4]Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%As reported · 30 Sept 2026

The retailer’s terms identify Menkind Digital Limited and its ownership connection to Gift Universe Group Limited. Exact shareholder percentages and the full beneficial chain remain unverified. Current Companies House disclosures for Gift Universe Group Limited (06862887): Gift Universe Group Trustee Limited: Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%; Ownership of voting rights - More than 50% but less than 75%; Right to appoint or remove directors. Mr Gerald Kraftman: Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%. These are statutory control categories, not exact shareholdings. They can overlap, including through trusts, and must not be added together or interpreted as sole ownership. [1][2][4]

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02 / On the map

Where is it based?

Group headquarters
Not yet verified [1]
Parent incorporated in
England and Wales [5]

Headquarters, incorporation and tax residence describe different things. A headquarters address does not tell you where all of a company’s tax is paid.

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Registered share control only

The reviewed register names share controllers. Exact economic interests, smaller shareholders and the complete ultimate investor chain have not been verified. Individual and family investor entries are currently hidden. A stake in a parent or operating company is shown against that entity. Dates refer to each disclosure and can differ from the profile review date. Evidence links are included with each record.

Registered share control

Gift Universe Group Trustee Limited

Held entity · Gift Universe Group Limited

Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%

Register checked ·

An active Companies House share-control category for this exact registered entity. This is a statutory band, not an exact economic stake or the complete ultimate investor chain. Categories can overlap, including through trusts, and must not be added together.

Evidence · 1 source

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03 / The figures, with context

What does it report in UK tax?

The Gift Universe group cash payment is not split by country and includes US and European operations. It cannot be attributed to Menkind UK alone. The group cash-flow statement reports GBP 1,776,949 corporation tax paid. Its strategic report identifies US and European subsidiaries, so the payment is not treated as UK-only or as Menkind's standalone payment.

United KingdomYear ended 31 March 2025

UK corporation tax paid

Not separately disclosedCash payment

Gift Universe Group Limited consolidated group
Period ending 31 Mar 2025

The Gift Universe group cash payment is not split by country and includes US and European operations. It cannot be attributed to Menkind UK alone. [5]

Consolidated groupYear ended 31 March 2025

Group income taxes paid

£1.8mCash payment

Gift Universe Group Limited consolidated group
Period ending 31 Mar 2025

The group cash-flow statement reports GBP 1,776,949 corporation tax paid. Its strategic report identifies US and European subsidiaries, so the payment is not treated as UK-only or as Menkind's standalone payment. [5]

These figures have different scopes. They should not be added together or used as a like-for-like tax ranking.

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04 / Check our working

The public record.

Primary sources used in this profile. Company disclosures are attributed to the company; inclusion is not an independent audit.

  1. 01
    Company disclosure: corporate identity and ownership (opens in a new tab)

    menkind.co.uk · Corporate identity, ownership and location disclosure; see the profile for the scope and remaining gaps

    Accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. 02
    Westfield London retailer listing: location and trading name (opens in a new tab)

    westfield.com · Corporate identity, ownership and location disclosure; see the profile for the scope and remaining gaps

    Accessed 27 Sept 2026
  3. 03
    Gift Universe Group Limited (06862887): company overview (opens in a new tab)

    Companies House · Legal name, company number, domestic company type and incorporation. UK registration does not establish headquarters or tax residence; a constituent jurisdiction is not inferred from a registered-office address.

    Accessed 30 Sept 2026
  4. 04
    Gift Universe Group Limited: persons with significant control (opens in a new tab)

    Companies House · Active persons with significant control and their stated nature of control; ceased entries and withdrawn statements are excluded. Control categories can overlap and are not exact beneficial shareholdings.

    Accessed 30 Sept 2026
  5. 05
    Gift Universe Group Limited consolidated group: filed accounts, year ended 31 march 2025 (opens in a new tab)

    Companies House · Group cash flow, PDF p.19 (printed p.16); US and European operations, PDF p.4; incorporation and principal place of business, PDF p.21

    Accessed 30 Sept 2026