HOPPINGS SOFTWOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00287879 · ltd · incorporated 1934-05-09
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 02400
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
26 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 88.6y
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 88.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
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
26 charges (26/26 with lender, 26/26 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (2 active, 23 linked, 20 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
269 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (107 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-01-27📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-01-27📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-01-27📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-01-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-08➖STABLES, Martin Wayne resigneddirector
- 2025-08-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-21📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2025-08-21📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2025-07-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-15🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited
- 2025-05-30➖PITTINGALE, Allun resigneddirector
- 2024-10-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-19📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-10-19📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-10-19📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-03📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-03📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-03📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2023-12-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-12-12🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited
- 2023-02-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-02-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-02-01📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-12-31➖RHODES, John Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-12-13➖HANSEN, Carl Frederick resignedsecretary
- 2022-12-13➖ALCOE, Geoffrey Edward resigneddirector
- 2022-12-13➖COURT, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2022-12-13➖HANSEN, Carl Frederick resigneddirector
- 2022-12-13➖LITTLE, Colin Ralph resigneddirector
- 2022-09-27🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Ares Management Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured
- 2022-07-01➕STABLES, Martin Wayne appointeddirector
- 2022-04-04➕MUDD, Trevor Simon appointeddirector
- 2022-04-04➕ROBINSON, Richard Philip appointeddirector
- 2022-04-04➖HOPPING, Charles Reuben resigneddirector
- 2022-04-04➕PITTINGALE, Allun appointeddirector
- 2022-04-04➖REEVY, Joseph Charles resigneddirector
- 2022-03-08🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2022-03-01🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2021-11-02🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2021-11-02🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2020-12-31➖PULFER, Adam Richard resigneddirector
- 2020-09-01➕LITTLE, Colin Ralph appointeddirector
- 2018-05-08🔒Charge registered #23Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2016-01-01➕COURT, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2012-03-07➖HORTON, David Eric resigneddirector
- 2010-05-26➕HANSEN, Carl Frederick appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 107 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 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 92 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Sussex Turnery & Moulding Company Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Sussex Turnery & Moulding Company Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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HOPPINGS SOFTWOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED
This company · 00287879
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sussex Turnery & Moulding Company Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 04/04/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Charles Reuben Hoppingceased 04/04/2022· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1934-05-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC02400 — SIC 02400
Registered office
Unit J1 Franklin House
Dittons Road
Polegate
BN26 6JF
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-06
Last: 2025-08-23
Officers (2 active · 21 resigned)
MUDD, Trevor Simon→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2022-04-04
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ROBINSON, Richard Philip→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-04-04
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HANSEN, Carl Frederick→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-05-26 · resigned 2022-12-13
KING, David Charles→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2009-01-08
REEVY, Joseph Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-01-08 · resigned 2010-05-26
ALCOE, Geoffrey Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1994-06-22 · resigned 2022-12-13
CAVANAGH, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 1994-06-22 · resigned 2010-05-25
COURT, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2016-01-01 · resigned 2022-12-13
CUFFE, Maurice Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~102y · appointed 1996-05-03 · resigned 1999-04-06
CUFFE, Monica→
Resigneddirector · ~105y · resigned 1996-05-03
HANSEN, Carl Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2010-05-26 · resigned 2022-12-13
HOPPING, Charles Reuben→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 2022-04-04
HOPPING, John David→
Resigneddirector · ~98y · resigned 1998-09-11
HOPPING, Rosemary Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · resigned 2003-07-30
HORTON, David Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · resigned 2012-03-07
KING, David Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 2008-06-03
LITTLE, Colin Ralph→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2020-09-01 · resigned 2022-12-13
PITTINGALE, Allun→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2022-04-04 · resigned 2025-05-30
PULFER, Adam Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2005-03-15 · resigned 2020-12-31
REEVY, Joseph Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2005-06-14 · resigned 2022-04-04
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Mortgages & charges
26
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:26 of 26 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited | A registered charge | — | 15/07/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/12/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Ares Management as Security Trustee for the Secured / Parties (As Defined in the Instrument) Ares Management Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured / Parties (As Defined in the Instrument) | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/09/2022 | 21/12/2023 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 08/05/2018 | 08/03/2022 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/10/2001 | 02/11/2021 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 09/09/1994 | 25/10/2004 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 24/06/1994 | 01/03/2022 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 15/04/1994 | 02/11/2021 | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/06/1985 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/05/1985 | — | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 2 properties | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 28/01/1952 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Collateral mortgage (see doc 38) | 1 property | 02/12/1937 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Collateral mortgage (see doc 38) | 1 property | 02/12/1937 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Collateral charge | 1 property | 02/12/1937 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Collateral charge | 1 property | 02/12/1937 | 31/01/2002 |
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Recent filings (269 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-01-27
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-01-27
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-01-27
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-01-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-27
move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-address
address · AD03
2025-08-21
change-sail-address-company-with-new-address
address · AD02
2025-08-21
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-10-19
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-10-19
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-10-19
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-10-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-29