HARTSHORNE (POTTERIES) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
01383159 · ltd · incorporated 1978-08-09
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
62/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 61). 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 (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 47.4y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 47.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (1 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
123 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-12-11
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-12-11
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-09-04
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2018-08-28
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-06-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2018-05-10
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  7. 2018-05-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2018-05-03
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    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard resigned
    secretary
  9. 2018-05-03
    ➖
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard resigned
    director
  10. 2017-08-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  11. 2017-08-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  12. 2017-06-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2016-07-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2016-05-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2015-07-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2015-05-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2014-07-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2014-05-23
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2014-01-22
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  20. 2014-01-22
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    Charge satisfied #7
  21. 2013-06-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2013-05-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2012-11-12
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  24. 2012-05-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2012-05-24
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  26. 2011-09-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  27. 2011-05-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2010-07-30
    ➕
    CRONIN, Martin James appointed
    director
  29. 2010-07-30
    ➕
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard appointed
    secretary
  30. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    MASON, Ian James resigned
    secretary
  31. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    BACHELOR, David Michael resigned
    director
  32. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    BAKER, Mark Charles resigned
    director
  33. 2010-07-30
    ➕
    FLETCHER, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  34. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    FRANKHAM, John Samuel resigned
    director
  35. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    MASON, Ian James resigned
    director
  36. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    MASON, James Bryan resigned
    director
  37. 2010-07-30
    ➖
    TAYLOR, Kevin Peter resigned
    director
  38. 2010-07-30
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (The "Lender")
  39. 2010-07-30
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Crossroads Group Limited
  40. 2010-07-16
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    Charge satisfied #5
  41. 2010-07-16
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  42. 2010-07-16
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    Charge satisfied #1
  43. 2009-01-01
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    BAKER, Mark Charles appointed
    director
  44. 2009-01-01
    ➕
    TAYLOR, Kevin Peter appointed
    director
  45. 2008-12-31
    ➖
    GOODE, John Frederick resigned
    director
  46. 2008-06-12
    ➖
    BACHELOR, Brian Edward resigned
    director
  47. 1999-04-29
    ➖
    BACHELOR, Stanley Gordon resigned
    director
  48. 1998-06-15
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  49. 1995-11-30
    ➖
    SMITH, David Michael resigned
    director
  50. 1995-06-30
    ➕
    MASON, Ian James appointed
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 62 events

Owner dependency

93/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

78/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 48 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-12-11

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

Hartshorne Motor Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Hartshorne Motor Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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HARTSHORNE (POTTERIES) LIMITED
This company · 01383159

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
Hartshorne Motor Services Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
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

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1978-08-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Crossroads Truck & Bus Limited Pheasant Drive
Birstall
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 9LR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)

CRONIN, Martin James→
director · ~61y · appointed 2010-07-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
secretary · appointed 2010-07-30 · resigned 2018-05-03
Resigned
MASON, Ian James→
secretary · appointed 1995-06-30 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
MASON, James Bryan→
secretary · resigned 1995-06-30
Resigned
BACHELOR, Brian Edward→
director · ~63y · appointed 1995-06-30 · resigned 2008-06-12
Resigned
BACHELOR, David Michael→
director · ~72y · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
BACHELOR, Stanley Gordon→
director · ~98y · resigned 1999-04-29
Resigned
BAKER, Mark Charles→
director · ~73y · appointed 2009-01-01 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
director · ~70y · appointed 2010-07-30 · resigned 2018-05-03
Resigned
FRANKHAM, John Samuel→
director · ~76y · appointed 1995-06-30 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
GOODE, John Frederick→
director · ~81y · appointed 1995-06-30 · resigned 2008-12-31
Resigned
MASON, Ian James→
director · ~67y · appointed 1995-06-30 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
MASON, James Bryan→
director · ~97y · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned
SMITH, David Michael→
director · ~79y · appointed 1995-06-30 · resigned 1995-11-30
Resigned
TAYLOR, Kevin Peter→
director · ~71y · appointed 2009-01-01 · resigned 2010-07-30
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

8
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC (The "Lender")
Debenture1 property30/07/2010—
satisfied
Crossroads Group
Crossroads Group Limited
Debenture1 property30/07/201022/01/2014
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Debenture1 property15/06/1998—
satisfied
3I Group
3I Group PLC
Collateral floating charge1 property06/08/199116/07/2010
outstanding
General Guarantee Corporation
General Guarantee Corporation Limited
Deed1 property28/09/1988—
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties29/04/1988—
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Charge over all book debts1 property09/01/198416/07/2010
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Floating charge.1 property19/01/197916/07/2010
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Recent filings (123 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-12-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-09-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-06-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-05-17
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2018-05-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-05-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-08-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-08-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-06-26
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-05-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-07-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-07-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-05-18