PARKSIDE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01655502 · ltd · incorporated 1982-07-30
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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year to Dec 2023
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Temporary employment agency activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
13 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 37.3y
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 37.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (75/100)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
1 year of iXBRL accounts extracted (no YoY comparison) + narrative notes parsed
50
Lenders & charges
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (3 active, 22 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
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
189 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
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Key financials
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2023-12-31 |
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| Average employees | 2400 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (75 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-26📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2026-02-26📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-29➖PARKINSON, Robert Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-11-01➕PARKINSON, Robert Michael appointeddirector
- 2021-10-13📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2021-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-01-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-01-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2018-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-08-25➕RUPARELIA, Sagar Ramnik appointeddirector
- 2014-05-28➕RUPARELIA, Sagar Ramnik appointedsecretary
- 2014-05-28➖ELSON, Tremayne resignedsecretary
- 2013-12-31➕ELSON, Tremayne appointedsecretary
- 2013-12-31➖RYALL, Michael resigneddirector
- 2013-10-31➖READ, Graeme resigneddirector
- 2013-10-31➖RUSSELL, Paul Dean resigneddirector
- 2012-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-09-27🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-05-15🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2011-08-11🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD ("the Security Holder")
- 2011-07-20🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2011-07-18➕GOODWIN, Anthony Michael appointeddirector
- 2011-07-18➖FROME, Andrew Paul resigneddirector
- 2011-07-18➖HERRMANNSEN, Chris resigneddirector
- 2011-07-18➕READ, Graeme appointeddirector
- 2011-07-18➕RUSSELL, Paul Dean appointeddirector
- 2011-07-18➕RYALL, Michael appointeddirector
- 2010-02-22🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Bibby Financial Services Limited
- 2009-05-13🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2007-07-04➖SHANMUGAM, Bala resignedsecretary
- 2007-07-04➕FROME, Andrew Paul appointeddirector
- 2007-07-04➖SHANMUGAM, Bala resigneddirector
- 2007-03-12🔒Charge registered #8Lender: David Frost and Paul Sexton
- 2006-09-06🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2006-08-22🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) PLC
- 2006-08-22🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD
- 2006-08-10➕SHANMUGAM, Bala appointedsecretary
- 2006-08-10➖T M SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-08-10➕HERRMANNSEN, Chris appointeddirector
- 2006-08-10➕SHANMUGAM, Bala appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 75 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
79/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 44 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 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
8a Antal Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
8a Antal Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PARKSIDE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
This company · 01655502
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8a Antal 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.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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| ARB PARTNERS LTD→ 15658104 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
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7 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1982-07-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC78200 — Temporary employment agency activities
Registered office
Radius House First Floor
51 Clarendon Road
Watford
Herts
WD17 1HP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-27
Last: 2025-09-13
Officers (3 active · 19 resigned)
RUPARELIA, Sagar Ramnik→
Activesecretary · appointed 2014-05-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GOODWIN, Anthony Michael→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2011-07-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
RUPARELIA, Sagar Ramnik→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2016-08-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
COSTELLO, Malcolm→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2003-08-29
ELSON, Tremayne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-12-31 · resigned 2014-05-28
SHANMUGAM, Bala→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-08-10 · resigned 2007-07-04
WRIGHT, Stephen Dennis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-08-29 · resigned 2006-01-20
T M SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-01-20 · resigned 2006-08-10
COSTELLO, Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · resigned 2003-08-29
FROME, Andrew Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2007-07-04 · resigned 2011-07-18
HERRMANNSEN, Chris→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-08-10 · resigned 2011-07-18
HERRMANNSEN, Chris→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-05-10 · resigned 2006-01-20
KEADY, Paul Dermot→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 2003-08-29
PARKINSON, Robert Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2021-11-01 · resigned 2022-11-29
READ, Graeme→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2011-07-18 · resigned 2013-10-31
REEVES, Anthony Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 2003-08-29 · resigned 2006-01-20
RUSSELL, Paul Dean→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2011-07-18 · resigned 2013-10-31
RYALL, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2011-07-18 · resigned 2013-12-31
SHANMUGAM, Bala→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2006-08-10 · resigned 2007-07-04
WOODWARD, Douglas Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2004-01-28 · resigned 2004-08-31
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
6
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/09/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal assignment | 1 property | 15/05/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD ("the Security Holder") | Fixed charge on non-vesting debts and floating charge | 1 property | 11/08/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Bibby Financial Services Bibby Financial Services Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 22/02/2010 | 20/07/2011 | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal assignment | 1 property | 13/05/2009 | — | |
| outstanding | David Frost and Paul Sexton | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 12/03/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/09/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 22/08/2006 | 17/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Invoice Finance (UK) LTD | Fixed charge on purchased debts which fail to vest | 1 property | 22/08/2006 | 17/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 10/05/2004 | 07/08/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/12/2003 | 07/08/2006 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed charge | 1 property | 06/09/1993 | 13/04/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/03/1989 | 24/10/2002 |
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Recent filings (189 total)
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2026-02-26
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-02-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-11-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-11-02
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2021-10-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-07