OXFORD WITNEY HOTEL LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02200412 · ltd · incorporated 1987-11-30
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
59/100
Worth a look
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. 8 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
13 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 34.9y
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 34.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
13 charges (13/13 with lender, 13/13 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 24 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
175 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 (91 events)Click to expand
- 2019-04-23📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2019-04-23🏁Company dissolved
- 2019-02-05📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2019-01-29📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2018-10-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2018-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-12-30📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2016-12-30🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2016-12-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2016-12-15🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch
- 2016-11-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-06-03📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-05-27📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-03-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-02-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-01-21➖BROUGHTON, Sarah resigneddirector
- 2015-01-21➖TOLLEY, Thomas Mark resigneddirector
- 2015-01-19📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2014-11-10➕BURRELL, James Alexander appointeddirector
- 2014-11-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2014-07-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-07-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2014-06-30➕TROY, Anthony Gerard appointeddirector
- 2014-06-06📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-04-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR01
- 2014-03-25🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Ge Real Estate Loans Limited (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties)
- 2014-01-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2014-01-21📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2014-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2014-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2014-01-16➕BRADSHAW, John Cody appointeddirector
- 2014-01-16➖CLAYTON, Rex resignedsecretary
- 2014-01-16➕BROUGHTON, Sarah appointeddirector
- 2014-01-16➖HOLMES, Charles Richard resigneddirector
- 2014-01-16➖LYKO-EDWARDS, Darren resigneddirector
- 2014-01-16➖RICHARDSON, David Hedley resigneddirector
- 2014-01-16➖TAYLOR, Rodney Frederick resigneddirector
- 2014-01-16➕TOLLEY, Thomas Mark appointeddirector
- 2010-07-27➕LYKO-EDWARDS, Darren appointeddirector
- 2010-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2010-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2010-03-18🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2010-02-26🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
- 2010-02-25➕RICHARDSON, David Hedley appointeddirector
- 2010-02-25➕TAYLOR, Rodney Frederick appointeddirector
- 2009-02-17➖GAREH, Benjamin Meir resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 91 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome 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 signalMultiple 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
highCompany 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
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Vocalhaven Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Vocalhaven Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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OXFORD WITNEY HOTEL LIMITED
This company · 02200412
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vocalhaven Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1987-11-30
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 · 22 resigned)
BRADSHAW, John Cody→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2014-01-16
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BURRELL, James Alexander→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2014-11-10
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TROY, Anthony Gerard→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2014-06-30
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CLAYTON, Rex→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2014-01-16
BROUGHTON, Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2014-01-16 · resigned 2015-01-21
CLAYTON, Rex→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1993-01-27 · resigned 2005-11-01
CRAWLEY, Nicholas David Townsend→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2004-11-26
DE BONA BOTTEGAL, Nicoletta→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-09-11 · resigned 2008-12-09
EDE, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2007-09-18
EDE, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 1996-03-27
GAREH, Benjamin Meir→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2007-09-24 · resigned 2009-02-17
HOLMES, Charles Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2014-01-16
KEELING, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1999-04-19 · resigned 2004-03-31
LYKO-EDWARDS, Darren→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2010-07-27 · resigned 2014-01-16
MCLAUGHLIN, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2002-01-29 · resigned 2003-11-30
MORRIS, Peter Ewan→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2004-04-20 · resigned 2007-09-18
MURRAY, Stephen Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 1991-08-27
MURTAGH, Brian Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 2007-09-18
RANDALL, Susan Clare→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2002-01-29 · resigned 2004-04-20
RICHARDSON, David Hedley→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2010-02-25 · resigned 2014-01-16
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Mortgages & charges
13
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:13 of 13 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., London Branch | A registered charge | — | 15/12/2016 | 12/10/2018 | |
| 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 charge | 1 property | 25/03/2014 | 30/12/2016 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Security agreement | 2 properties | 26/02/2010 | 17/01/2014 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Agent for Itself and the Other Finance Parties Under the Finance Documents)(the Security Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 18/09/2007 | 18/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (Security Agent) | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/09/2007 | 18/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (Security Agent) | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/09/2007 | 18/03/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 17/08/2006 | 08/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 26/01/2005 | 17/01/2014 | |
| satisfied | The Trustees of the Ladlegold Pension Scheme The Trustees of the Ladlegold Limited Pension Scheme | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/05/2003 | 10/10/2007 | |
| satisfied | The Trustees of the Ladlegold Pension Scheme The Trustees of the Ladlegold Limited Pension Scheme | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/05/2003 | 10/10/2007 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 29/03/1999 | 08/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/08/1991 | 23/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 19/08/1991 | 10/10/2007 |
Recent filings (175 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
2018-09-26
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
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-11-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-10-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-06-03
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