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Clays
London, GB · Founded 2019 · 101 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Clays operates virtual clay target shooting venues in London and Birmingham, delivering competitive social experiences combined with premium food and cocktails for groups and events. The concept transforms traditional clay shooting into a stylized bar-based activity designed for team outings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings.
Founders & leadership
Clays was founded in 2019 by Tom Snellock.
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Tom SnellockFounder & CEOTom Snellock studied climate change and worked in green energy technology, including a role at Limejump where he contributed to scaling the company from 5 employees to over 100 before its acquisition. He is founder of Clays, a hospitality venue operator.
Investors · 1
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- CLAYS LTD.
- Company number
- 00342498
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 Jul 1938
- Registered office
- Clays Printing Works, Popson Street, Bungay, NR35 1ED
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 18129 — Printing n.e.c.18140 — Binding and related services
- Previous names
- RICHARD CLAY LTD (1938–1989)
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 21 Feb 2026 · next due 7 Mar 2027
Current officers · 7
- Edoardo Cuomo — secretary, appointed 6 May 2022
- Edoardo Cuomo — director, appointed 4 May 2020
- John Paul Hulley — director, appointed 27 Nov 2015
- Michael Victor Levaggi — director, appointed 22 Jan 2024
- Michele Orofino — director, appointed 22 Jan 2024
- Mario Francesco Pozzoni — director, appointed 5 Jun 2018
- Maurizio Luca Vercelli Dequarti — director, appointed 5 Jun 2018
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 7 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Clays do?
- Clays operates virtual clay target shooting venues in London and Birmingham, delivering competitive social experiences combined with premium food and cocktails for groups and events. The concept transforms traditional clay shooting into a stylized bar-based activity designed for team outings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings.
- Who founded Clays?
- Clays was founded by Tom Snellock in 2019.
- Who are Clays's investors?
- Clays's investors include Imbiba.
- Where is Clays headquartered?
- Clays is headquartered in London, GB.