VOCALHAVEN LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02189787 · ltd · incorporated 1987-11-06
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

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Last 180 days

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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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

6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 19.8y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 19.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (62/100)

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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (3 active, 19 linked, 18 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
140 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
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 (67 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-04-23
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2019-04-23
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-02-05
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2019-01-29
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-10-12
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  6. 2018-10-12
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #6
  7. 2018-09-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2017-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2016-12-30
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2016-12-30
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  11. 2016-12-20
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  12. 2016-12-15
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
  13. 2016-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2016-05-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2015-10-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2015-05-27
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2015-03-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2015-02-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  19. 2015-01-21
    ➖
    BROUGHTON, Sarah resigned
    director
  20. 2015-01-21
    ➖
    TOLLEY, Thomas Mark resigned
    director
  21. 2015-01-19
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  22. 2014-11-10
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    BURRELL, James Alexander appointed
    director
  23. 2014-11-10
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  24. 2014-08-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2014-07-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  26. 2014-06-30
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    TROY, Anthony Gerard appointed
    director
  27. 2014-06-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2014-04-01
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR01
  29. 2014-03-25
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Ge Real Estate Loans Limited (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties)
  30. 2014-01-21
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  31. 2014-01-21
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  32. 2014-01-21
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  33. 2014-01-17
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  34. 2014-01-16
    ➕
    BRADSHAW, John Cody appointed
    director
  35. 2014-01-16
    ➖
    CLAYTON, Rex resigned
    secretary
  36. 2014-01-16
    ➕
    BROUGHTON, Sarah appointed
    director
  37. 2014-01-16
    ➖
    HOLMES, Charles Richard resigned
    director
  38. 2014-01-16
    ➖
    LYKO-EDWARDS, Darren resigned
    director
  39. 2014-01-16
    ➖
    RICHARDSON, David Hedley resigned
    director
  40. 2014-01-16
    ➖
    TAYLOR, Rodney Frederick resigned
    director
  41. 2014-01-16
    ➕
    TOLLEY, Thomas Mark appointed
    director
  42. 2010-07-27
    ➕
    LYKO-EDWARDS, Darren appointed
    director
  43. 2010-03-18
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  44. 2010-03-18
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  45. 2010-02-26
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent)
  46. 2010-02-25
    ➕
    RICHARDSON, David Hedley appointed
    director
  47. 2010-02-25
    ➕
    TAYLOR, Rodney Frederick appointed
    director
  48. 2009-02-17
    ➖
    GAREH, Benjamin Meir resigned
    director
  49. 2008-12-09
    ➖
    DE BONA BOTTEGAL, Nicoletta resigned
    director
  50. 2007-12-08
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 67 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

73/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 39 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 · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2019-04-23

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Spire Bidco Hotels Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Spire Bidco Hotels Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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VOCALHAVEN LIMITED
This company · 02189787

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Spire Bidco Hotels Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1987-11-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

The Inspire
Hornbeam Square West
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8PA

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)

BRADSHAW, John Cody→
director · ~48y · appointed 2014-01-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BURRELL, James Alexander→
director · ~52y · appointed 2014-11-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
TROY, Anthony Gerard→
director · ~64y · appointed 2014-06-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CLAYTON, Rex→
secretary · resigned 2014-01-16
Resigned
BROUGHTON, Sarah→
director · ~50y · appointed 2014-01-16 · resigned 2015-01-21
Resigned
CRAWLEY, Nicholas David Townsend→
director · ~72y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2004-11-26
Resigned
DE BONA BOTTEGAL, Nicoletta→
director · ~56y · appointed 2007-09-18 · resigned 2008-12-09
Resigned
EDE, Jonathan→
director · ~77y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2007-09-18
Resigned
GAREH, Benjamin Meir→
director · ~52y · appointed 2007-09-24 · resigned 2009-02-17
Resigned
HOLMES, Charles Richard→
director · ~75y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2014-01-16
Resigned
LYKO-EDWARDS, Darren→
director · ~55y · appointed 2010-07-27 · resigned 2014-01-16
Resigned
MORRIS, Peter Ewan→
director · ~82y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2007-09-18
Resigned
MURTAGH, Brian Paul→
director · ~85y · resigned 2007-09-18
Resigned
OLDMAN, John Russell→
director · ~85y · resigned 2004-04-20
Resigned
RICHARDSON, David Hedley→
director · ~75y · appointed 2010-02-25 · resigned 2014-01-16
Resigned
TAYLOR, Rodney Frederick→
director · ~82y · appointed 2010-02-25 · resigned 2014-01-16
Resigned
TODD, Charles→
director · ~65y · resigned 1997-03-31
Resigned
TODD, Denise Anne→
director · ~65y · resigned 1996-11-08
Resigned
TOLLEY, Thomas Mark→
director · ~48y · appointed 2014-01-16 · resigned 2015-01-21
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
A registered charge—15/12/201612/10/2018
satisfied
Ge Real Estate Loans (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties)
Ge Real Estate Loans Limited (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties)
A registered charge1 property25/03/201430/12/2016
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent)
Security agreement1 property26/02/201017/01/2014
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC (As Agent for Itself and the Other Finance Parties Under the Finance Documents)(the Security Agent)
Share mortgage1 property18/09/200718/03/2010
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC (As Agent for Itself and the Other Finance Parties Under the Finance Documents)(the Security Agent)
Debenture1 property18/09/200718/03/2010
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property17/08/200608/12/2007

Recent filings (140 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-04-23
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2019-02-05
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-01-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2018-10-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2018-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-06-01
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2016-12-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2016-12-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-10-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-10-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-05-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-03-10