ONESPACE VENUES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01396936 · ltd · incorporated 1978-10-31
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 14 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
22 live charges · 14 lenders · oldest 42.1y
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 42.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 14 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (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
22 charges (22/22 with lender, 22/22 with type)
90
Directors & officers
43 officers (4 active, 43 linked, 36 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
31 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
286 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth 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
70
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 (141 events)Click to expand
- 2022-06-07📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2022-06-07🏁Company dissolved
- 2021-10-12📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2021-09-21📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2021-09-14📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2021-05-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-08📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2020-12-09📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-12-09🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2020-10-02📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2020-10-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-09-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-09-02➕CHADWICK, Nicholas Mark appointeddirector
- 2020-06-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-20📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2018-10-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-10-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-10-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-10-11🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2018-10-11🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2018-10-10🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
- 2018-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-01-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-partmortgage · MR04
- 2017-01-06📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-partmortgage · MR04
- 2015-01-21➖BROUGHTON, Sarah resigneddirector
- 2015-01-21➖TOLLEY, Thomas Mark resigneddirector
- 2014-12-10➕BURRELL, James Alexander appointeddirector
- 2014-12-10➕TROY, Anthony Gerard appointeddirector
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2014-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2014-03-11➕BRADSHAW, John Cody appointeddirector
- 2014-03-11➖KAUSHAL, Sunita resignedsecretary
- 2014-03-11➕BROUGHTON, Sarah appointeddirector
- 2014-03-11➖COPPEL, Andrew Maxwell resigneddirector
- 2014-03-11➖ELLIOT, Colin David resigneddirector
- 2014-03-11➕TOLLEY, Thomas Mark appointeddirector
- 2014-03-11🔒Charge registered #22Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2014-03-11🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Dvv Holdco Limited
- 2013-06-28➖CALDECOTT, David Gareth resigneddirector
- 2013-06-01➕ELLIOT, Colin David appointeddirector
- 2011-09-16➖BALFOUR-LYNN, Richard Gary resigneddirector
- 2011-09-16➕CALDECOTT, David Gareth appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 141 events
Owner dependency
48/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2022-06-07
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
Principal Hotels Topco 1 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Principal Hotels Topco 1 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ONESPACE VENUES LIMITED
This company · 01396936
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal Hotels Topco 1 Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/09/2020 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- De Vere Venues Properties Limitedceased 30/09/2020· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1978-10-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation
Registered office
The Inspire
Hornbeam Square West
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8PA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2019-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 39 resigned)
BRADSHAW, John Cody→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2014-03-11
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BURRELL, James Alexander→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2014-12-10
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CHADWICK, Nicholas Mark→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2020-09-02
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TROY, Anthony Gerard→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2014-12-10
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BIBRING, Michael Albert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-12-06 · resigned 2006-09-20
BROWN, Gareth Trevor→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-08-19 · resigned 2005-12-06
HUNGERFORD, Gabrielle→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-05-30
KAUSHAL, Sunita→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-03-30 · resigned 2014-03-11
MCOWAT, Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-04-30 · resigned 1998-08-19
SMITH, Brian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-05-30 · resigned 1998-04-30
FILEX SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-09-20 · resigned 2011-03-30
ADAMS, Phillip→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2006-08-30 · resigned 2007-12-10
ANDERSON, Lynn Macdonald→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2005-05-27 · resigned 2007-12-10
BALFOUR-LYNN, Richard Gary→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-12-10 · resigned 2011-09-16
BELL, Michael Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-05-12 · resigned 2006-04-11
BIBRING, Michael Albert→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2005-12-14 · resigned 2010-03-03
BROUGHTON, Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2014-03-11 · resigned 2015-01-21
CALDECOTT, David Gareth→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2011-09-16 · resigned 2013-06-28
CAVE, Ian Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2005-12-14 · resigned 2010-03-03
CHANDLER, Henry James Lindsay→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · resigned 2005-12-06
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Mortgages & charges
22
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:22 of 22 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/10/2018 | 09/12/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/03/2014 | 11/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Dvv Holdco Dvv Holdco Limited | A registered charge | 2 properties | 11/03/2014 | 11/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Agent) | Supplemental legal charge | 1 property | 30/11/2010 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland Pls as Security Agent and Trustee | Standard security executed on 6 march 2010 | 1 property | 16/03/2010 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | Debenture | 2 properties | 08/03/2010 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | Debenture | 1 property | 08/03/2010 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (In Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) | Supplemental charge over intellectual property rights | 2 properties | 24/10/2008 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (In Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) | Supplemental legal mortgage | 1 property | 15/07/2008 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (In Its Capacity as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 17/12/2007 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 19 december 2007 and | 3 properties | 14/12/2007 | 14/04/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee for the Securedbeneficiaries (The Security Trustee) | Accession deed which is supplemental to the composite guarantee debenture given on 28 november 2005 | 1 property | 14/12/2005 | 17/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Countryside Properties Countryside Properties PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/09/2001 | 26/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lincoln National (UK) Lincoln National (UK) PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/02/1996 | 21/10/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 04/07/1994 | 29/10/2004 | |
| satisfied | Electricity Association Services Electricity Association Services Limited | Charge | 1 property | 26/04/1993 | 23/12/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 26/04/1993 | 29/10/2004 | |
| satisfied | Rank Xerox Rank Xerox Limited | Charge | 2 properties | 29/10/1991 | 04/04/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 17/09/1990 | 13/10/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 10/09/1990 | 29/10/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 19/04/1989 | 04/04/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/04/1984 | 13/10/2005 |
Recent filings (286 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2022-06-07
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2021-10-12
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2021-09-21
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2021-09-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-05-12
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-04-22
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2021-04-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2020-12-09
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2020-10-02
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2020-10-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2020-09-03
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2020-06-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-04-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2019-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-04-23