BAYFORD OIL LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
00325380 · ltd · incorporated 1937-03-13
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
  • · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 17 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100).

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Refinance opportunity

81 live charges · 17 lenders · oldest 45.7y

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 45.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 17 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
81 charges (81/81 with lender, 81/81 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (2 active, 24 linked, 18 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
308 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (218 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-06-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-10-21
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  3. 2024-10-18
    TAYLOR, Steven Michael resigned
    director
  4. 2024-09-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  5. 2023-05-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2023-04-11
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2023-04-11
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2023-03-30
    BROTHERTON, Eileen Frances appointed
    director
  9. 2023-03-30
    O'BRIEN, Edward Gerard resigned
    director
  10. 2023-02-10
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  11. 2022-07-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-10-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2020-11-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2019-11-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2018-12-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2018-02-15
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  17. 2017-12-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2017-10-27
    ROSS, Angus resigned
    secretary
  19. 2017-04-20
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2017-03-31
    LITTLE, Daniel Stephen Paul appointed
    director
  21. 2016-06-30
    MACKIE, Ian Fraser resigned
    secretary
  22. 2016-06-30
    ROSS, Angus appointed
    secretary
  23. 2016-06-30
    MACKIE, Ian Fraser resigned
    director
  24. 2016-03-31
    TAYLOR, Steven Michael appointed
    director
  25. 2015-12-03
    MURPHY, Donal resigned
    director
  26. 2015-12-03
    O'BRIEN, Edward Gerard appointed
    director
  27. 2012-10-01
    MACKIE, Ian Fraser appointed
    secretary
  28. 2012-10-01
    MACKIE, Ian Fraser appointed
    director
  29. 2012-09-30
    STEWART, Jonathan resigned
    secretary
  30. 2012-09-30
    STEWART, Jonathan resigned
    director
  31. 2010-09-10
    CHAMBERS, Samuel resigned
    director
  32. 2009-10-31
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    Charge satisfied #80
  33. 2009-10-31
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    Charge satisfied #76
  34. 2009-10-31
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    Charge satisfied #75
  35. 2009-10-31
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    Charge satisfied #69
  36. 2009-10-31
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    Charge satisfied #53
  37. 2009-10-31
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    Charge satisfied #27
  38. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #81
  39. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #79
  40. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #78
  41. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #77
  42. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #74
  43. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #55
  44. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #49
  45. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #46
  46. 2009-10-13
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    Charge satisfied #45
  47. 2009-10-01
    HALL, Philip Stephen resigned
    secretary
  48. 2009-10-01
    STEWART, Jonathan appointed
    secretary
  49. 2009-10-01
    CHAMBERS, Samuel appointed
    director
  50. 2009-10-01
    HALL, Philip Stephen resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 218 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 89 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Certas Energy Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Certas Energy Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
BAYFORD OIL LIMITED
This company · 00325380

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Certas Energy Uk Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1937-03-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

1st Floor Allday House Warrington Road
Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 6GR
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-25
Last: 2026-03-11

Officers (2 active · 22 resigned)

BROTHERTON, Eileen Frances
director · ~56y · appointed 2023-03-30
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Active
LITTLE, Daniel Stephen Paul
director · ~50y · appointed 2017-03-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DEAN, Christopher Graham
secretary · appointed 1996-06-28 · resigned 2005-03-10
Resigned
HALL, Philip Stephen
secretary · appointed 2005-03-11 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned
MACKIE, Ian Fraser
secretary · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2016-06-30
Resigned
ROSS, Angus
secretary · appointed 2016-06-30 · resigned 2017-10-27
Resigned
STEWART, Jonathan
secretary · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2012-09-30
Resigned
WATSON, Keith
secretary · resigned 1996-06-28
Resigned
CHAMBERS, Samuel
director · ~81y · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2010-09-10
Resigned
HALL, Philip Stephen
director · ~66y · appointed 2005-03-11 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned
MACKIE, Ian Fraser
director · ~64y · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2016-06-30
Resigned
MURPHY, Donal
director · ~61y · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2015-12-03
Resigned
O'BRIEN, Edward Gerard
director · ~56y · appointed 2015-12-03 · resigned 2023-03-30
Resigned
PLATT, Martin
director · ~75y · resigned 1999-11-25
Resigned
SLATER, Elizabeth Anne
director · ~61y · appointed 2000-02-01 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned
SPENCER, James Nicholas Lloyd
director · ~54y · appointed 2004-05-01 · resigned 2009-08-31
Resigned
STEWART, Jonathan
director · ~53y · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned
STEWART, Jonathan
director · ~53y · appointed 2009-10-01 · resigned 2012-09-30
Resigned
TAYLOR, Steven Michael
director · ~67y · appointed 2016-03-31 · resigned 2024-10-18
Resigned
TURNER, David Deacon
director · ~88y · resigned 2008-04-11
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

81
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:81 of 81 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Esso Petroleum Company
Esso Petroleum Company Limited
Debenture1 property18/11/200531/10/2009
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John Deacon Turner and David Deacon Turner (The Security Trustees) as Agents and Securitytrustees for and on Behalf of Themselves and the Noteholders
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Lloyds Banking Group
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Lloyds Banking Group
Tsb Bank PLC
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Lloyds Banking Group
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Transfer deed1 property27/08/199331/12/2003
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Barclays
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Barclays
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Debenture1 property12/03/199313/10/2009
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Rackwood Colliery Company
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Fina
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The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
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Hill Samuel Bank .
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Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of covenant1 property26/07/199131/12/2003
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The Secretary of State of Trade and Industry.
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Barclays
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank Limited
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Petrofina (U.K.)
Petrofina (U.K.) Limited
Supplemental legal charge1 property29/03/199031/12/2003
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Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank Limited
Legal mortgage1 property16/02/199031/12/2003
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Hill Samuel Bank
Hill Samuel Bank Limited
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays
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Petrofina (U.K.)
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Petrofina (U.K.)
Petrofina (U.K.) Limited
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Petrofina (U.K.)
Petrofina (U.K.) Limited
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Petrofina (U.K.)
Petrofina (U.K.) Limited
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Statutory mortgage1 property29/01/198604/03/1988
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Statutory mortgage1 property29/01/198631/12/2003
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Deed of covenant1 property29/01/198631/12/2003
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
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Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of covenant1 property29/01/198631/12/2003
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Deed of covenant1 property30/10/198531/12/2003
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Statutory mortgage1 property30/10/198531/12/2003
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Financial agreement1 property19/04/198531/12/2003
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The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
Shipowners agreement1 property19/04/198531/12/2003
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Petrofina (UK) .
Petrofina (UK) Limited.
Legal mortgage2 properties19/07/198331/12/2003
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National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Deed of covenant1 property06/07/198331/12/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
First priority statutory mortgage1 property06/07/198331/12/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
First priority mortgage1 property06/07/198331/12/2003
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Financial agreement1 property11/02/198331/12/2003
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Barclays
Barclays Bank International Ltdsee Doc M78
Statutory motgage1 property29/01/198131/12/2003
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Barclays
Barclays Bank International Ltdas Agents (See Doc M77)
Deed of covenant1 property29/01/198131/12/2003
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank International Ltdas Agents (See Doc M77)
Statutory mortgage1 property29/01/198131/12/2003
outstanding
Elfoil (G.B)
Elfoil (G.B) Limited
Debenture agreement1 property20/10/1980
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Barclays
Barclays Bank International LTD
Deed of charge1 property18/09/198031/12/2003
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank International LTD
Financial agreement1 property18/09/198031/12/2003
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Recent filings (308 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-06-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-05-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-04-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-04-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-16
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-02-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-07-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-04-01