CAMBURY LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01683760 · ltd · incorporated 1982-12-03
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
56/100
Worth a look
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 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 73). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 43.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 43.3 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (3 active, 18 linked, 13 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
138 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
56/100Worth 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
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (61 events)Click to expand
- 2018-04-03📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-04-03🏁Company dissolved
- 2018-01-16📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2018-01-09📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-12-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-11-28📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2017-11-09📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2017-11-09⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2017-11-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-08-02📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2017-08-01➕GLOVER, Steven Garrick appointedsecretary
- 2017-08-01📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2017-08-01📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-07-31➖WINDEATT, Malcolm Barrie resignedsecretary
- 2016-12-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-01-07📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-11-24📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-08-26📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2015-08-26🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-01-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2014-12-15📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-08-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-07-28➖HOGGARTH, Bernard resigneddirector
- 2014-01-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-11-27📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-01-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2013-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2012-11-22📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-06-01➕BOTTOMLEY, John Mark appointeddirector
- 2009-05-31➖LINDOP, John David resigneddirector
- 2007-08-01➖LINDOP, John David resignedsecretary
- 2007-08-01➕WINDEATT, Malcolm Barrie appointedsecretary
- 2005-01-06🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2004-12-18🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2004-07-26➖BLOOM, James Cubitt William resigneddirector
- 2001-03-01➖GOODFELLOW, Valda resigneddirector
- 2000-04-30➖LAZENBY, Richard Gerald Thomas resigneddirector
- 1998-11-20➕DAVEY, Martin Thomas Peter appointeddirector
- 1998-11-20➖LAZENBY, Richard Gerald Thomas resignedsecretary
- 1998-11-20➕LINDOP, John David appointedsecretary
- 1998-11-20➖ALDER, Thomas Wright resigneddirector
- 1998-11-20➕BLOOM, James Cubitt William appointeddirector
- 1998-11-20➕HOGGARTH, Bernard appointeddirector
- 1998-11-20➖LAZENBY, Rosemary resigneddirector
- 1998-11-20➕LINDOP, John David appointeddirector
- 1998-11-20➖MADDISON, Michael resigneddirector
- 1998-11-20➖SCHOFIELD, Peter William resigneddirector
- 1998-08-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1997-06-11🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 28 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
96/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 43 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-04-03
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2017-11-09: legacy
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
Cranswick Country Foods Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cranswick Country Foods Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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CAMBURY LIMITED
This company · 01683760
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cranswick Country Foods Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | sig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · significant influence · firm interest | 30/06/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1982-12-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
74 Helsinki Road
Sutton Fields Industrial Estate
Hull
HU7 0YW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 15 resigned)
GLOVER, Steven Garrick→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-08-01
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BOTTOMLEY, John Mark→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-06-01
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DAVEY, Martin Thomas Peter→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 1998-11-20
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LAZENBY, Richard Gerald Thomas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-31 · resigned 1998-11-20
LAZENBY, Rosemary→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-01-31
LINDOP, John David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-11-20 · resigned 2007-08-01
WINDEATT, Malcolm Barrie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2017-07-31
ALDER, Thomas Wright→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1998-11-20
BLOOM, James Cubitt William→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · appointed 1998-11-20 · resigned 2004-07-26
GOODFELLOW, Valda→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1996-02-01 · resigned 2001-03-01
HAMSPON, Neil Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1994-04-08 · resigned 1996-02-06
HOGGARTH, Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1998-11-20 · resigned 2014-07-28
LAZENBY, Richard Gerald Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2000-04-30
LAZENBY, Rosemary→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1998-11-20
LINDOP, John David→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1998-11-20 · resigned 2009-05-31
MADDISON, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1998-11-20
SCHOFIELD, Peter William→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 1998-11-20
TRUSWELL, Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1993-04-27 · resigned 1996-04-25
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement (ogsa) | 1 property | 06/01/2005 | 26/08/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 11/06/1997 | 18/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 14/01/1991 | 08/08/1998 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 15/02/1983 | 19/03/1991 |
Recent filings (138 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-04-03
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-01-16
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-12-13
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2017-11-28
legacy
capital · SH20
2017-11-09
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2017-11-09
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-11-09
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2017-08-02
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2017-08-01
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2017-08-01
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-12-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-12-22