CHARLES GREGORY (SMALLWORKS) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
01910932 · ltd · incorporated 1985-05-03
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 37.0y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
58/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of commercial buildings
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 58/100 (worth a look), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 77). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · oldest 37.0y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 37.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (53/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (2 active, 20 linked, 15 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
115 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
58/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
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
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
  1. 2013-04-30
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    gazette-dissolved-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2013-04-30
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2013-01-15
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    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  4. 2012-09-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  5. 2012-05-23
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  6. 2012-05-16
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    SMYTH, Pamela June resigned
    secretary
  7. 2011-09-28
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  8. 2011-09-10
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  9. 2011-09-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2011-08-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2010-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2010-09-13
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2010-06-04
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  14. 2009-09-07
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  15. 2009-08-28
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  16. 2008-10-21
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  17. 2008-09-24
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  18. 2007-08-30
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  19. 2007-08-02
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  20. 2006-08-14
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  21. 2006-07-18
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  22. 2005-12-20
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    legacy
    officers · 288c
  23. 2005-08-23
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  24. 2005-07-26
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  25. 2004-09-07
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  26. 2004-08-09
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    accounts-with-made-up-date
    accounts · AA
  27. 2003-08-27
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  28. 2002-08-30
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    MACKINNON, Iain Lachlan resigned
    secretary
  29. 2002-08-30
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    SMYTH, Pamela June appointed
    secretary
  30. 2002-01-21
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    DONALDSON, Euan James resigned
    secretary
  31. 2002-01-21
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    MACKINNON, Iain Lachlan appointed
    secretary
  32. 2001-05-11
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    MILLER, Keith Manson appointed
    director
  33. 2001-05-11
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    RICHARDS, John Steel appointed
    director
  34. 2001-05-11
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    BROOME, Martin Stephen resigned
    director
  35. 2001-05-11
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    GRUNDON, Graham Nicolas resigned
    director
  36. 1999-05-20
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    BROOME, Martin Stephen appointed
    director
  37. 1999-05-20
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    CLANCY, Edward John resigned
    director
  38. 1999-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #2
  39. 1999-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #1
  40. 1997-10-20
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    CLANCY, Edward John appointed
    director
  41. 1997-10-20
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    CLARKE, Robert Anthony resigned
    director
  42. 1995-02-22
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    CARSON, John Ridley Taylor resigned
    director
  43. 1995-02-22
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    CLARKE, Robert Anthony appointed
    director
  44. 1994-12-01
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    DONALDSON, Euan James appointed
    secretary
  45. 1994-11-30
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    LAWSON, Gordon Kenneth resigned
    secretary
  46. 1994-11-11
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    EASTON, John Howard resigned
    director
  47. 1994-11-11
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    GRUNDON, Graham Nicolas appointed
    director
  48. 1994-04-29
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    SCOTT, Graeme Ronald Crawford resigned
    director
  49. 1993-10-26
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    CARSON, John Ridley Taylor appointed
    director
  50. 1993-03-31
    ➖
    EVISON, John Anthony resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 62 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

96/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 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 25 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
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2013-04-30

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1985-05-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41201 — Construction of commercial buildings

Registered office

Miller House
Pontefract Road
Normanton
Yorkshire
WF6 1RN

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2010-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 18 resigned)

MILLER, Keith Manson→
director · ~77y · appointed 2001-05-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
RICHARDS, John Steel→
director · ~69y · appointed 2001-05-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BYRNE, Patrick James→
secretary · resigned 1991-11-26
Resigned
DONALDSON, Euan James→
secretary · appointed 1994-12-01 · resigned 2002-01-21
Resigned
LAWSON, Gordon Kenneth→
secretary · appointed 1992-07-30 · resigned 1994-11-30
Resigned
MACKINNON, Iain Lachlan→
secretary · appointed 2002-01-21 · resigned 2002-08-30
Resigned
SMYTH, Pamela June→
secretary · appointed 2002-08-30 · resigned 2012-05-16
Resigned
BROOME, Martin Stephen→
director · ~71y · appointed 1999-05-20 · resigned 2001-05-11
Resigned
BYRNE, Patrick James→
director · ~67y · resigned 1991-12-12
Resigned
CARSON, John Ridley Taylor→
director · ~78y · appointed 1993-10-26 · resigned 1995-02-22
Resigned
CLANCY, Edward John→
director · ~73y · appointed 1997-10-20 · resigned 1999-05-20
Resigned
CLARKE, Robert Anthony→
director · ~83y · appointed 1995-02-22 · resigned 1997-10-20
Resigned
COLLINGHAM, David Barry→
director · ~78y · resigned 1992-07-30
Resigned
DRAYCOTT, Colin Charles, Dr→
director · ~84y · resigned 1992-07-30
Resigned
EASTON, John Howard→
director · ~78y · resigned 1994-11-11
Resigned
EVISON, John Anthony→
director · ~80y · appointed 1992-07-30 · resigned 1993-03-31
Resigned
GRUNDON, Graham Nicolas→
director · ~79y · appointed 1994-11-11 · resigned 2001-05-11
Resigned
HARDWICKE, Alan Grove→
director · ~82y · resigned 1992-07-30
Resigned
RUSHTON, Edward Marland→
director · ~83y · resigned 1992-07-30
Resigned
SCOTT, Graeme Ronald Crawford→
director · ~86y · appointed 1993-01-11 · resigned 1994-04-29
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Charge dated1 property13/05/199127/04/1999
satisfied
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Fixed and floating charge2 properties02/05/198927/04/1999

Recent filings (115 total)

gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2013-04-30
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2013-01-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-09-11
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2012-05-23
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2011-09-28
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2011-09-10
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-09-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-08-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-09-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-09-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2010-06-04
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2009-09-07
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-08-28
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2008-10-21
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-09-24