VALENCIA WASTE (MEDWAY) LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
01067787 · ltd · incorporated 1972-08-24
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 48.8y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 48.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
32 officers (1 active, 32 linked, 19 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
192 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
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 officers
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (92 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-20📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2026-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-27➕PLATT, Ellis Lewis appointeddirector
- 2025-10-27➖HUGHES, Patrick Joseph resigneddirector
- 2025-10-10📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-10-10📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-05📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-02-17📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-12-12📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-07-14📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-04-13✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2022-04-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-04-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-13📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-04-13📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-03-31➖HUGHES, Lyndi Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2022-03-31➖BRADSHAW, Kevin Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-03-31➕HUGHES, Patrick Joseph appointeddirector
- 2022-03-31➖MADDOCK, Nicholas William resigneddirector
- 2021-12-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-12➕BRADSHAW, Kevin Michael appointeddirector
- 2020-10-12➕MADDOCK, Nicholas William appointeddirector
- 2020-10-12➖PIDDINGTON, Phillip Charles resigneddirector
- 2020-10-12➖REES, Elliot Arthur James resigneddirector
- 2020-07-09➕HUGHES, Lyndi Margaret appointedsecretary
- 2020-07-08➖MASSIE, Scott Edward resignedsecretary
- 2020-07-08➖SENIOR, Karen resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-22➕MASSIE, Scott Edward appointedsecretary
- 2016-11-30➖ZMUDA, Richard Cyril resignedsecretary
- 2015-09-18➖KIRKMAN, Andrew Michael David resigneddirector
- 2015-07-31➕PIDDINGTON, Phillip Charles appointeddirector
- 2015-07-31➕REES, Elliot Arthur James appointeddirector
- 2015-06-30➖BURROWS SMITH, Mark resigneddirector
- 2014-11-01➕SENIOR, Karen appointedsecretary
- 2014-07-28➖HEELEY, Margaret Lilian resignedsecretary
- 2014-07-28➕ZMUDA, Richard Cyril appointedsecretary
- 2012-10-01➕BURROWS SMITH, Mark appointeddirector
- 2012-09-30➖HELLINGS, Michael resigneddirector
- 2011-12-31➖HURLEY, Barrie Sidney resigneddirector
- 2011-04-01➕KIRKMAN, Andrew Michael David appointeddirector
- 2011-03-31➖ROBERTSON, David Balfour resigneddirector
- 2008-05-05➕HEELEY, Margaret Lilian appointedsecretary
- 2008-05-05➖RICHARDS, Christopher Paul resignedsecretary
- 2007-04-05➖HEELEY, Margaret Lilian resignedsecretary
- 2007-04-05➕RICHARDS, Christopher Paul appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 92 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
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
Valencia Waste Management Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Valencia Waste Management Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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VALENCIA WASTE (MEDWAY) LIMITED
This company · 01067787
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valencia Waste Management Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest · firm interest | 30/09/2025 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Valencia Waste (Medway) Holdings Limitedceased 30/09/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1972-08-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Oil Depot
242 London Road
Stretton On Dunsmore
CV23 9JA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-30
Last: 2025-10-16
Officers (1 active · 31 resigned)
PLATT, Ellis Lewis→
Activedirector · ~32y · appointed 2025-10-27
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BUTLER, Yvonne Gorgina→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-11-01
CHENERY, Rebecca Celia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-04-17 · resigned 2004-01-05
HEELEY, Margaret Lilian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-05-05 · resigned 2014-07-28
HEELEY, Margaret Lilian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-02-12 · resigned 2007-04-05
HUGHES, Lyndi Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-07-09 · resigned 2022-03-31
MACKAY MILLER, Alistair→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-01-05 · resigned 2007-02-12
MASSIE, Scott Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-22 · resigned 2020-07-08
RICHARDS, Christopher Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-04-05 · resigned 2008-05-05
SENIOR, Karen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2020-07-08
STEVENS, Mark Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-30 · resigned 2000-08-04
ZMUDA, Richard Cyril→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-07-28 · resigned 2016-11-30
SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2000-08-04 · resigned 2001-04-17
SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1994-11-01 · resigned 1996-10-30
BRADSHAW, Kevin Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-10-12 · resigned 2022-03-31
BURROWS SMITH, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2015-06-30
BUTLER, Jason Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · resigned 2002-04-05
BUTLER, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · resigned 1996-06-06
DUNSFORD, Paul Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-12-05 · resigned 2007-02-12
HELLINGS, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2007-02-12 · resigned 2012-09-30
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/10/2002 | 20/02/2007 | |
| satisfied | Ge Capital Commercial Finance Ge Capital Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 10/05/2000 | 02/01/2003 | |
| satisfied | Terance Butler Holdings Terance Butler Holdings PLC | Debenture | 2 properties | 31/12/1997 | 17/03/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 08/05/1992 | 17/12/2002 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 19/09/1991 | 20/06/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/08/1977 | 23/09/1991 |
Recent filings (192 total)
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-03-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-23
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-10-10
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-06-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-06-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-26
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-06-05
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-02-17
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2022-12-12