BEL GROUP INVESTMENTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00334531 · ltd · incorporated 1937-12-09
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Security dealing on own account
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 17.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 17.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (5 active, 20 linked, 17 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
160 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
60
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
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
- 2025-07-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-10📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-07-10📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-07-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-06-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-12➖JOICEY, Laura resigneddirector
- 2025-05-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-16➕AMEY, Rachel Nancye appointeddirector
- 2025-03-06📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-10-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-10-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-15📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-07-15📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-07-15📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-06-24📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-10-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-07-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-18📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-07-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-07-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-03-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-03-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-03-22🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-03-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2018-05-25🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2018-05-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-05-23🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-05-11➖KIRKBRIDE, Neil resigneddirector
- 2018-04-26➕WILKES, Joanne Alicea appointedsecretary
- 2018-04-26➖BAHARIE, Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2018-03-13➕JOICEY, Laura appointeddirector
- 2017-03-31➖MCDERMOTT, Marc Keith resigneddirector
- 2012-02-09🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Security Trustee
- 2012-02-01➕MCDERMOTT, Marc Keith appointeddirector
- 2011-09-30➖SALVESEN, George Neil Turnbull resigneddirector
- 2010-05-02🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2010-04-22➕LAMB, Jonathan Charles appointeddirector
- 2008-12-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The “Security Trustee”)
- 2008-01-08➕SALVESEN, George Neil Turnbull appointeddirector
- 2007-10-16➖DODD, Ronald resigneddirector
- 2007-07-16➖CLARK, Henry resigneddirector
- 2007-07-16➖GARDINER, Eric Arthur resigneddirector
- 2007-07-16➖HOGG, James Brendan resigneddirector
- 2007-07-16➖WALLIS, Edwin resigneddirector
- 2007-07-16➖WALTERS, Ronald Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2006-11-10➕LAMB, Alexander Harold appointeddirector
- 2005-03-01➕HOGG, James Brendan appointeddirector
- 2004-09-01➕DODD, Richard appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 62 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
British Engines Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
British Engines Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BEL GROUP INVESTMENTS LIMITED
This company · 00334531
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
British Engines 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
Incorporated1937-12-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64991 — Security dealing on own account
Registered office
11 Glasshouse St
St Peters
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 1BS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-07-31
Last made up to: 2024-11-01
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-07
Last: 2026-02-21
Officers (5 active · 15 resigned)
WILKES, Joanne Alicea→
Activesecretary · appointed 2018-04-26
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AMEY, Rachel Nancye→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2025-05-16
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DODD, Richard→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2004-09-01
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LAMB, Alexander Harold→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2006-11-10
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LAMB, Jonathan Charles→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2010-04-22
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BAHARIE, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-04-30 · resigned 2018-04-26
WINDERS, David Malcolm→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2003-04-30
CLARK, Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1999-07-27 · resigned 2007-07-16
DODD, Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · resigned 2007-10-16
GARDINER, Eric Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2002-02-22 · resigned 2007-07-16
HOGG, James Brendan→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2005-03-01 · resigned 2007-07-16
JOICEY, Laura→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2018-03-13 · resigned 2025-06-12
KIRKBRIDE, Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1991-12-02 · resigned 2018-05-11
MCDERMOTT, Marc Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2012-02-01 · resigned 2017-03-31
MOFFETT, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · resigned 2001-12-31
RIDLEY, Michael George→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1999-07-27 · resigned 2000-01-30
SALVESEN, George Neil Turnbull→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-01-08 · resigned 2011-09-30
SMITH, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1991-09-01 · resigned 1993-10-28
WALLIS, Edwin→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1991-09-01 · resigned 2007-07-16
WALTERS, Ronald Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 2007-07-16
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | — | 20/03/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/05/2018 | 22/03/2023 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Security Trustee | Composite debenture | 1 property | 09/02/2012 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Composite debenture | 1 property | 02/05/2010 | 23/05/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The “Security Trustee”) | Debenture | 1 property | 23/12/2008 | 23/05/2018 |
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Recent filings (160 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-07-10
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-07-10
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-07-10
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-07-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-10
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-03-06
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-10-16
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-10-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-07-15
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-07-15
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-07-15
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-07-15