EARLY LEARNING CENTRE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00102194 · ltd · incorporated 1909-03-25
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
66/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 27/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 21 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (55/100).
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Refinance opportunity
31 live charges · 19 lenders · oldest 32.4y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 32.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 19 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
31 charges (31/31 with lender, 31/31 with type)
90
Directors & officers
56 officers (3 active, 56 linked, 49 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
337 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
66/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
40
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (172 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-08📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2026-03-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-02-18🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Ctm Funding Limited
- 2026-02-18🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Mcps Corporate Trustee Limited
- 2025-10-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-20📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-17➕MEDINI, Lynne Samantha appointeddirector
- 2023-04-17➖RUSLING, Kevin Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2022-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-21📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-09-13🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Bestrustees Limited
- 2022-02-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-28📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2020-12-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-11-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-11-26🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Bestrustees Limited
- 2020-11-26🔒Charge registered #27Lender: GB Europe Management Services Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2020-08-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-08-05📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2020-08-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-07-23➖NEWTON-JONES, Mark resigneddirector
- 2020-06-30➖HUGHES, William Glyn Lawrence resigneddirector
- 2020-05-29➕COOK, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2020-05-29➖HOMER, Kirsty Rowena resigneddirector
- 2018-12-03➕NEWTON-JONES, Mark appointeddirector
- 2018-11-21➖WOOD, David Bernard resigneddirector
- 2018-09-28➖STRINGER, Matthew Jackson resigneddirector
- 2018-05-17🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2018-05-17🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2018-04-04➖NEWTON-JONES, Mark resigneddirector
- 2018-04-04➕WOOD, David Bernard appointeddirector
- 2017-12-01➕HUGHES, William Glyn Lawrence appointeddirector
- 2017-12-01➖SMOTHERS, Richard resigneddirector
- 2017-08-04➖TALISMAN, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2017-07-07➕HOMER, Kirsty Rowena appointeddirector
- 2017-06-02➖KIBBLE, Gary resigneddirector
- 2017-05-05🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2017-05-05🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2017-04-05➕RUSLING, Kevin Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2017-02-28➖DOYLE, Karl Andrew resigneddirector
- 2016-07-29➖PURKIS, Sarah resigneddirector
- 2016-04-11➖CULL, Christopher Jeremy resigneddirector
- 2016-01-14➕TALISMAN, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2015-07-24➖ASHBY, Timothy John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 172 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 117 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 med · 1 lowHas insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
12 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Chelsea Stores Holdings 2 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Chelsea Stores Holdings 2 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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EARLY LEARNING CENTRE LIMITED
This company · 00102194
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chelsea Stores Holdings 2 Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1909-03-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
Westside 1 London Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP3 9TD
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-03
Last: 2025-06-19
Officers (3 active · 53 resigned)
MEDINI, Lynne Samatha→
Activesecretary · appointed 2012-02-22
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COOK, Andrew→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2020-05-29
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MEDINI, Lynne Samantha→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2023-04-17
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ANDERSON, Charles Adair→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2001-09-28
BRAMALL, Helen Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-05-15 · resigned 2012-02-22
GRIFFITHS, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-09-28 · resigned 2004-04-02
JONES, Gavin Stewart→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-08-07 · resigned 2008-05-15
SELBER, Kimberley Lynn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-08-18 · resigned 2006-08-03
THOMPSON, Nicholas Raymond→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-04-02 · resigned 2004-08-18
ANDERSON, Charles Adair→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1996-04-19 · resigned 1996-06-06
ASHBY, Timothy John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2011-08-15 · resigned 2015-07-24
BENNETT, James Douglas Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 1999-07-31
BERKMEN, Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2009-01-31 · resigned 2012-01-20
BLACK, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1992-12-31
BRIDGE, Jude Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2013-02-15 · resigned 2013-09-20
CALLAGHAN, Iain Mills→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1997-01-01 · resigned 2001-09-28
CALVER, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-02-15 · resigned 2014-03-28
CULL, Christopher Jeremy→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2013-02-15 · resigned 2016-04-11
DAVIS, Fiona→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2001-10-16 · resigned 2004-04-02
DAYRAUD, Philippe Jean Camille→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-02-15 · resigned 2014-12-15
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Mortgages & charges
31
Total charges
12
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:31 of 31 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Ctm Funding Ctm Funding Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/02/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Mcps Corporate Trustee Mcps Corporate Trustee Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/02/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Bestrustees / Independent Trustee Services / Peter Andrew Evans Bestrustees Limited / Independent Trustee Services Limited / Peter Andrew Evans | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/09/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Bestrustees / Independent Trustee Services / Peter Andrew Evans Bestrustees Limited / Independent Trustee Services Limited / Peter Andrew Evans | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/11/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | GB Europe Management Services (As Security Agent) GB Europe Management Services Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/11/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/05/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/05/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Share mortgage | 2 properties | 18/05/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Security agreement | 1 property | 11/04/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Security assignment | 2 properties | 16/05/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Trustee) | Security agreement | 1 property | 16/05/2011 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Security deed | 2 properties | 26/04/2010 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Security agreement | 1 property | 17/09/2007 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent and Security Trustee for and Onbehalf of the Secured Parties | Supplemental share charge | 1 property | 02/01/2007 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Chris Antoniou and Mario Antoniou | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 20/12/2006 | 08/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 11/09/2006 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 23/08/2006 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | D.C. Thomson & Company D.C. Thomson & Company Limited | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 11/08/2006 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 2 properties | 11/08/2006 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (As Security Trustee) | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland 'Security Trustee' | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 27/09/2005 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 12/09/2005 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 15/08/2005 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Supplemental deed to a guarantee and debenture | 2 properties | 15/08/2005 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent and Security Trusutee for and Onbehalf of the Secured Parties | Share charge | 1 property | 28/05/2004 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent and Trustee for Itself and for Eachof the Secured Parties | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 02/04/2004 | 17/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | 31 Investments 31 Investments PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 28/09/2001 | 05/09/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 28/09/2001 | 11/05/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland, | Letter of offset | 1 property | 21/01/1994 | 23/11/1994 |
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Recent filings (337 total)
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-04-08
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-10-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-12-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-25
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-06-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-11-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-04-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-04-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-12-22
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-09-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-28