ARTS ACTIVE TRUST
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02454546 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 1989-12-21
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Performing arts
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
37 officers (6 active, 37 linked, 31 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
172 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (79 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-29➕MACAULAY, Christina Jane appointeddirector
- 2025-10-22📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2025-05-13📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-05-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-05-09📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2025-05-09📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2025-03-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-16➖NIGHTINGALE, Catherine Anne resigneddirector
- 2024-10-16➖SWEETMAN, Rosemary Denise resigneddirector
- 2024-10-12➕PHILIPPE, Marie appointeddirector
- 2024-06-17📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC03
- 2024-06-17📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-06-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-12➖DAVIES, John Geraint resigneddirector
- 2024-02-07📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-11-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-20➕HALE, Lowri Mair appointeddirector
- 2023-06-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-20➖QUANTOCK, Jacqueline Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2022-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-10-03➕WEIR, Brian Alexander appointeddirector
- 2021-10-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-12➖BUTLER, Nia resigneddirector
- 2021-04-07➖BOWDEN, Stephen Thomas resigneddirector
- 2019-10-08➕BAXTER, David Robert appointeddirector
- 2019-02-05➕BUTLER, Nia appointeddirector
- 2017-10-31➖FLETCHER, Margaret resigneddirector
- 2015-07-31➖EMRYS, Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2015-04-01➕HARRIS, Bryony Anne appointedsecretary
- 2014-09-07➖CHARLES, Glender resigneddirector
- 2013-05-07➕NIGHTINGALE, Catherine Anne appointeddirector
- 2013-05-07➕SWEETMAN, Rosemary Denise appointeddirector
- 2013-02-14➖RICHARDS, Judith Margaret resigneddirector
- 2012-09-04➕QUANTOCK, Jacqueline Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2012-05-01➕BOWDEN, Stephen Thomas appointeddirector
- 2011-11-28➖BROWN, Kathy resigneddirector
- 2011-10-28➖BEVAN, John Peter resigneddirector
- 2010-12-01➕EMRYS, Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2010-12-01➕CHARLES, Glender appointeddirector
- 2010-11-30➖O'SULLIVAN, Patricia resignedsecretary
- 2010-11-30➖VOKES, David Beresford resigneddirector
- 2008-11-25➖SELIGMAN, David Joseph resigneddirector
- 2008-05-01➕O'SULLIVAN, Patricia appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 79 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
David Baxter Individual | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 12/06/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr John Geraint Daviesceased 12/06/2024· significant influence · trust interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Leisure & entertainment · CF postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APW PRODUCTIONS LTD→ 14516309 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| ARK MOTORSPORT LTD→ 15660704 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ARRAY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS LTD→ 15817381 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ART FOR SCREEN, SCENERY AND CREATIVE HEALTH LTD→ 16563009 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ART OF DEFENCE LIMITED→ 08683000 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| ART OF ETHOS LTD→ 16777416 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ART OF TRAVEL GROUP LTD→ 14595500 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| ARTEMIS EVENTS LIMITED→ 15427919 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ARTH STRENGTH LTD→ 16472242 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ARTS & BUSINESS CYMRU→ 07767380 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| ARTSTUDIOCB LTD→ 15375019 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ASCENDANCE THEATRE ARTS LTD.→ 07766354 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated1989-12-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC90010 — Performing arts
Registered office
180 King George V Drive, Cardiff
180 King George V Drive East
Cardiff
CF14 4EP
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-24
Last: 2025-10-10
Officers (6 active · 31 resigned)
HARRIS, Bryony Anne→
Activesecretary · appointed 2015-04-01
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BAXTER, David Robert→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-10-08
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HALE, Lowri Mair→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2023-07-20
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MACAULAY, Christina Jane→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2025-10-29
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PHILIPPE, Marie→
Activedirector · ~31y · appointed 2024-10-12
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WEIR, Brian Alexander→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2022-10-03
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EMRYS, Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-12-01 · resigned 2015-07-31
MULLINS, Linda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-02-09 · resigned 2007-01-22
O'SULLIVAN, Patricia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-05-01 · resigned 2010-11-30
SOROTOS, Elizabeth Jane→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2000-02-09
STRACHAN, Carole→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-01-23 · resigned 2008-04-01
BEVAN, John Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1997-02-04 · resigned 2011-10-28
BOWDEN, Stephen Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2012-05-01 · resigned 2021-04-07
BROWN, Kathy→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2008-02-05 · resigned 2011-11-28
BURBAGE, Colin→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · resigned 2000-11-23
BUTLER, Nia→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2019-02-05 · resigned 2021-10-12
CATER, Graham Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2000-11-23 · resigned 2007-02-24
CHARLES, Glender→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2010-12-01 · resigned 2014-09-07
CHISNALL, Sandra Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1992-01-20
DAVIES, John Geraint→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2024-06-12
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Recent filings (172 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-10
change-sail-address-company-with-new-address
address · AD02
2025-10-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-22
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-05-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-05-13
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2025-05-09
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2025-05-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-10
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC03
2024-06-17
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-06-17