ACORN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01733820 · ltd · incorporated 1983-06-23
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 39.1y
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 39.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (5 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
162 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
69
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
6
filings
- • 5 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-02➖STATTIN, Joakim resigneddirector
- 2026-01-05📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-01-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-05📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2026-01-01➕BRAMHALL, Jenna Louise appointedsecretary
- 2026-01-01➕BRAMHALL, Jenna Louise appointeddirector
- 2025-12-31➖POVEY, Martin resignedsecretary
- 2025-12-31➖POVEY, Martin resigneddirector
- 2025-04-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-04-14➕STATTIN, Joakim appointeddirector
- 2025-04-14➖STENSTRÖM, Svante resigneddirector
- 2025-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-17➖SJOLIN, Ib Ola Lennart resigneddirector
- 2025-01-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-19➖JAGINDER, Mattias resigneddirector
- 2021-10-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-10-29➕JAGINDER, Mattias appointeddirector
- 2019-08-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-20➕STACEY, Gavin Peter appointeddirector
- 2018-10-15➕STENSTRÖM, Svante appointeddirector
- 2017-09-18🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2017-03-21➕HELGESSON, Bo Per-Olof appointeddirector
- 2017-03-21➕SJOLIN, Ib Ola Lennart appointeddirector
- 2015-12-04🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2015-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2015-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2015-11-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-07-06🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2012-07-06🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2012-06-28🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2011-08-16🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-06-22🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-02-10🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2010-12-31➖BAINES, Eric resigneddirector
- 2009-11-18🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-11-18🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-11-18🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2005-12-19➖BAINES, Gail Frances resignedsecretary
- 2005-12-19➕POVEY, Martin appointedsecretary
- 2005-12-19➖BAINES, Gail Frances resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
Owner dependency
50/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med ·3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: POVEY, Martin resigned 2025-12-31; POVEY, Martin resigned 2025-12-31; STATTIN, Joakim resigned 2026-02-02
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
Acorn Industrial Services Group Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Acorn Industrial Services Group Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ACORN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 01733820
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acorn Industrial Services Group Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1983-06-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade
Registered office
Unit A Denby Way
Hellaby
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 8HR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-24
Last: 2026-02-10
Officers (5 active · 10 resigned)
BRAMHALL, Jenna Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2026-01-01
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BRAMHALL, Jenna Louise→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2026-01-01
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HELGESSON, Bo Per-Olof→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-03-21
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SPILLINGS, Paul Desmond→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2003-03-19
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STACEY, Gavin Peter→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2018-12-20
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BAINES, Gail Frances→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2005-12-19
POVEY, Martin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-12-19 · resigned 2025-12-31
BAINES, Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2010-12-31
BAINES, Gail Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 2005-12-19
CLARK, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · resigned 1995-09-22
JAGINDER, Mattias→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-10-29 · resigned 2021-10-19
POVEY, Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2003-03-19 · resigned 2025-12-31
SJOLIN, Ib Ola Lennart→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2017-03-21 · resigned 2025-01-17
STATTIN, Joakim→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2025-04-14 · resigned 2026-02-02
STENSTRÖM, Svante→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2018-10-15 · resigned 2025-04-14
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/06/2012 | 04/12/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/08/2011 | 06/07/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/06/2011 | 06/07/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/2009 | 27/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/2009 | 27/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/2009 | 27/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 19/12/2005 | 18/09/2017 | |
| satisfied | Eric Baines and Gail Frances Baines | Debenture | 2 properties | 19/12/2005 | 10/02/2011 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 15/07/1998 | 25/11/2011 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Yorkshire Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 12/06/1990 | 27/10/2005 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb England & Wales PLC | Charge created by deposit of the deeds | 1 property | 13/05/1987 | — |
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Recent filings (162 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-03
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-01-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-05
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2026-01-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-04-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-23