SESAME SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02338540 · ltd · incorporated 1989-01-24
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 36.7y
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 36.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
64 officers (5 active, 64 linked, 53 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
334 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (157 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-20➕LUTER, Rebecca Louise appointeddirector
- 2025-01-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-03➖SPARKES, Kate Louise resigneddirector
- 2024-12-05📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-24➖BATHAM, Sarah Louise resigneddirector
- 2024-01-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-10➕HARRISON, Thomas Richard appointeddirector
- 2023-10-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-16➕WILSON, Paul appointeddirector
- 2023-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-05-12➖HOWELLS, Richard James resigneddirector
- 2022-12-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-12-12➕SPARKES, Kate Louise appointeddirector
- 2022-10-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-14➖LISTON, Ross resigneddirector
- 2022-09-05➕LISTON, Ross appointeddirector
- 2022-09-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-29➖GOLUNSKA, Michele-Louise Frances resigneddirector
- 2022-02-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-08📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-09-07📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2021-09-01➕VINCE, James appointedsecretary
- 2021-09-01➖AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-03-09➕BATHAM, Sarah Louise appointeddirector
- 2021-03-09➖SADLER, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2020-07-01➖COWAN, John resigneddirector
- 2020-04-20➕GOLUNSKA, Michele-Louise Frances appointeddirector
- 2020-04-17➕SADLER, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2020-01-31➖WINNARD, Lisa resigneddirector
- 2019-12-15➖KELLY, James Michael resigneddirector
- 2019-12-05➕HARRIS, Stephen John appointeddirector
- 2019-09-11➕HOWELLS, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2017-09-07➕KELLY, James Michael appointeddirector
- 2017-07-27➖BURLISON, David John resigneddirector
- 2017-07-27➕WINNARD, Lisa appointeddirector
- 2017-03-17➕AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-03-17➖FRIENDS LIFE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-02-23➖GAZARD, Stephen Charles resigneddirector
- 2015-09-24➕BURLISON, David John appointeddirector
- 2015-09-24➖WINNARD, Lisa resigneddirector
- 2015-06-30➖NEWMAN, James Allen resigneddirector
- 2015-06-22➕COWAN, John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 157 events
Owner dependency
40/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Sesame Bankhall Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Sesame Bankhall Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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SESAME SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 02338540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sesame Bankhall Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Friends Life Distribution Limitedceased 16/06/2016· 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1989-01-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Aviva
Wellington Row
York
YO90 1WR
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-15
Last: 2026-05-01
Officers (5 active · 59 resigned)
Active
HARRIS, Stephen John→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2019-12-05
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HARRISON, Thomas Richard→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2024-01-10
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LUTER, Rebecca Louise→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2025-03-20
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WILSON, Paul→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2023-10-16
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DURRANT, Zoe Vivienne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-01 · resigned 1999-12-02
ELLIS, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-08 · resigned 2009-12-31
GRAY, Elizabeth Andrea→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-06-01 · resigned 2007-06-08
HAM, Richard Laurence→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-11-30 · resigned 2004-06-01
JACOBS, Trevor Arthur→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1992-06-17
MONGER, Diana→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-12-31 · resigned 2012-04-27
TAYLOR, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-06-17 · resigned 1996-10-01
WATERS, Paul Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-12-02 · resigned 2002-11-30
AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2017-03-17 · resigned 2021-09-01
FRIENDS LIFE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2012-04-27 · resigned 2017-03-17
BATHAM, Sarah Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2021-03-09 · resigned 2024-04-24
BEAUMONT, Frederick Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1992-08-31
BRYANT, Charles Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2004-01-15 · resigned 2006-01-31
BUDGE, Kevin John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2000-03-01 · resigned 2003-07-24
BURLISON, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2015-09-24 · resigned 2017-07-27
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set-off (olso) dated 3RD july 1995 | 1 property | 19/12/2006 | 09/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set off dated 3RD july 1995 | 1 property | 17/09/2003 | 09/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set-off dated 3 july 1995 | 1 property | 11/09/2003 | 09/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set-off dated 3RD july 1995 and | 1 property | 29/07/2003 | 09/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Seymour Development Seymour Development Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 26/11/2002 | 15/09/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set off dated 3RD july 1995 (the letter) | 1 property | 23/10/2002 | 09/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission to an omnibus letter of set-off dated 3RD july 1995 | 1 property | 09/05/2002 | 09/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Temple Bar Properties Temple Bar Properties Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 15/03/1990 | 05/06/2001 | |
| satisfied | Temple Bar Properties Temple Bar Properties LTD | Deed | 1 property | 24/10/1989 | 05/06/2001 | |
| satisfied | Temple Bar Properties Temple Bar Properties LTD | Deed | 1 property | 15/09/1989 | 05/06/2001 |
Recent filings (334 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-08
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2024-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-10-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-05-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-12-15