G & W CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01863831 · ltd · incorporated 1984-11-15
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
64/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 9999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 71). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (2 active, 9 linked, 6 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
91 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
67
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 (44 events)Click to expand
- 2012-03-06📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2012-03-06🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-11-22📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2011-11-15📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2011-11-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2011-08-01➖CORKHILL, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2011-01-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2010-11-30📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-12-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2009-12-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-12-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-12-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-04-16📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-04-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-12-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2008-12-30📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2008-12-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2008-12-19📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2008-12-16🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Co-Operative Bank PLC
- 2008-11-19📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-08-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2007-11-26📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2006-10-23📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-01-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2005-11-09📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-04-19📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2005-04-19📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2004-09-23➕SYERS, Duncan Sinclair appointedsecretary
- 2004-09-23➕SYERS, Duncan Sinclair appointeddirector
- 2004-09-23➖SYERS, Duncan Sinclair resignedsecretary
- 2004-09-23➕CORKHILL, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2004-09-23➖CORKHILL, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2004-09-23➖SYERS, Duncan Sinclair resigneddirector
- 2004-09-23🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Mr Geoffrey Stewart Wilkinson, Mrs Sandra Wilkinson, Mr Geoffrey Wilkinson and Mrs Sandrawilkinson as Trustee of the Mr G S Wilkinson 1997 Life Interest Trust and Mr Geoffrey Wilkinsonand Mrs Sandra Wilkinson as Trustees of the Mrss Wilkinson 1997 Life Interest Trust
- 2004-09-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2004-09-16➕SYERS, Duncan Sinclair appointedsecretary
- 2004-09-16➖WILKINSON, Sandra resignedsecretary
- 2004-09-16➕CORKHILL, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2004-09-16➕SYERS, Duncan Sinclair appointeddirector
- 2004-09-16➖WILKINSON, Geoffrey Stewart resigneddirector
- 2004-09-16➖WILKINSON, Sandra resigneddirector
- 1984-11-15🏢Company incorporatedAs G & W CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED
Owner dependency
100/100
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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
100/100
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 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 41 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-03-06
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-11-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC9999 — SIC 9999
Registered office
Alliance House 98 Church Street
Hunslet
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 2AZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2010-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)
SYERS, Duncan Sinclair→
Activesecretary · appointed 2004-09-23
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SYERS, Duncan Sinclair→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2004-09-23
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SYERS, Duncan Sinclair→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-09-16 · resigned 2004-09-23
WILKINSON, Sandra→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2004-09-16
CORKHILL, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-09-23 · resigned 2011-08-01
CORKHILL, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-09-16 · resigned 2004-09-23
SYERS, Duncan Sinclair→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2004-09-16 · resigned 2004-09-23
WILKINSON, Geoffrey Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2004-09-16
WILKINSON, Sandra→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2004-09-16
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Co-operative Bank Co-Operative Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 16/12/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Mr Geoffrey Stewart Wilkinson, Mrs Sandra Wilkinson, Mr Geoffrey Wilkinson and Mrs Sandrawilkinson as Trustee of the Mr G S Wilkinson 1997 Life Interest Trust and Mr Geoffrey Wilkinsonand Mrs Sandra Wilkinson as Trustees of the Mrss Wilkinson 1997 Life Interest Trust | Debenture | 1 property | 23/09/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 23/09/2004 | 15/04/2009 |
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Recent filings (91 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2012-03-06
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2011-11-22
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2011-11-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2011-11-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2011-01-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2009-12-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2009-12-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-12-10
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2009-04-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2008-12-30
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2008-12-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2008-12-30
legacy
mortgage · 395
2008-12-19