TOWQUEST LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02299882 · ltd · incorporated 1988-09-26
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 18.2y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
56/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 18.2y
85/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (4 active, 20 linked, 16 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
155 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
56/100Worth 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
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 gazette
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-24📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2026-02-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2025-12-09📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2025-12-01📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-11-05📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-11-05📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-11-05⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-11-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-12-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-01➕CLARK, John Arnold appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➕GRAHAM, James Turner appointeddirector
- 2021-12-01➖MCLEAN, Kenneth John resigneddirector
- 2021-12-01➖WILLIES, Scott resigneddirector
- 2021-12-01📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2021-12-01📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-12-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-12-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-06-07➖HARVEY, Mark William Harold resigneddirector
- 2020-08-24➕HARVEY, Mark William Harold appointeddirector
- 2013-11-19➕THORPE, Stuart Kenneth appointedsecretary
- 2013-11-19➖MCLEAN, Kenneth John resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-09-05➕HAWTHORNE, Edward appointeddirector
- 2013-09-05➖BOWELL, David Brian resignedsecretary
- 2013-09-05➕MCLEAN, Kenneth John appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-05➖BOWELL, David Brian resigneddirector
- 2013-09-05➕MCLEAN, Kenneth John appointeddirector
- 2013-09-05➖RODWAY, Mark Antony resigneddirector
- 2013-09-05➖SYKES, Andrew Nigel resigneddirector
- 2013-09-05➕WILLIES, Scott appointeddirector
- 2011-12-31➖CRAY, Meave Chetwynd resigneddirector
- 2010-05-25➖DUNN, Gerald William resigneddirector
- 2008-04-16➖BOLWELL, Antony Keith resigneddirector
- 2008-03-31🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2008-01-01➖BOLWELL, Antony Keith resignedsecretary
- 2008-01-01➕BOWELL, David Brian appointedsecretary
- 2008-01-01➕CRAY, Meave Chetwynd appointeddirector
- 2008-01-01➕RODWAY, Mark Antony appointeddirector
- 2008-01-01➕SYKES, Andrew Nigel appointeddirector
- 2004-10-31➖DILLEY, Stephen Brereton resigneddirector
- 2000-03-01➕DILLEY, Stephen Brereton appointeddirector
- 2000-02-29➖COOK, Michael Frederick resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 56 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 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 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
2 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2026-02-24
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-11-05: legacy
Group structure
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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TOWQUEST LIMITED
This company · 02299882
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 01/12/2021 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Lady Philomena Butler Clarkceased 01/12/2021· significant influence
- Sir John Arnold Clarkceased 10/04/2017· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1988-09-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Arnold Clark Wakefield Road
Kingstown Industrial Estate
Carlisle
CA3 0HE
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2025-12-31
Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)
THORPE, Stuart Kenneth→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-11-19
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CLARK, John Arnold→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-12-01
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GRAHAM, James Turner→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2021-12-01
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HAWTHORNE, Edward→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-09-05
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BOLWELL, Antony Keith→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2008-01-01
BOWELL, David Brian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2013-09-05
MCLEAN, Kenneth John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-09-05 · resigned 2013-11-19
BOLWELL, Antony Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 2008-04-16
BOWELL, David Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1990-12-31 · resigned 2013-09-05
BOWELL, David Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · resigned 1993-12-31
COOK, Michael Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1992-05-27 · resigned 2000-02-29
CRAY, Meave Chetwynd→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2011-12-31
DILLEY, Stephen Brereton→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2000-03-01 · resigned 2004-10-31
DUNN, Gerald William→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1997-12-31 · resigned 2010-05-25
HARVEY, Mark William Harold→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-08-24 · resigned 2021-06-07
MCLEAN, Kenneth John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-09-05 · resigned 2021-12-01
RODWAY, Mark Antony→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2013-09-05
SMITH, Peter Robert Hatton→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1993-12-31
SYKES, Andrew Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2013-09-05
WILLIES, Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-09-05 · resigned 2021-12-01
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 31/03/2008 | 16/10/2013 |
Recent filings (155 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2026-02-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-02
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2025-12-09
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2025-12-01
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-11-05
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-11-05
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-11-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-11-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-26