BODGIT AND SCARPER ENTERPRISES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02668925 · ltd · incorporated 1991-12-06
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 45190
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 72-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 72). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
9 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 22.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (5 active, 7 linked, 5 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
4 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
101 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (38 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-06-12🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2026-03-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-03🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2025-11-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-04-27🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2022-12-21📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2022-12-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-08🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Aldermore Bank PLC
- 2022-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2018-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-09-17📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-09-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-09-13🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2018-09-13🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2014-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-12-15🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2014-04-30🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2012-01-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee ("Security Holder") for Each Group Member
- 2010-05-31➖HALL, Ian William resigneddirector
- 2004-02-26🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2003-08-08🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2002-09-01➕FORSHAW, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2002-09-01➕HALL, Ian William appointeddirector
- 1998-03-13➕ASPINALL, Mark appointeddirector
- 1991-12-06🏢Company incorporatedAs BODGIT AND SCARPER ENTERPRISES LIMITED
- 1991-12-06➕ASPINALL, Colin Harold appointedsecretary
- 1991-12-06➕ASPINALL, Colin Harold appointeddirector
- 1991-12-06➕ASPINALL, Duncan Edward appointeddirector
- 1991-12-06➖CHETTLEBURGH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1991-12-03➕CHETTLEBURGH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 35 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 35 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 35 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 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
4 active beneficial owners · fragmented| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Linda Aspinall Individual · British · DOB 12/1962 · age 64 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 06/04/2016 |
Mrs Lynn Tracey Aspinall Individual · British · DOB 06/1962 · age 64 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 06/04/2016 |
Mrs Elizabeth Aspinall Individual · British · DOB 04/1966 · age 60 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 06/04/2016 |
Michael John Forshaw Individual · British · DOB 04/1954 · age 72 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-12-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC45190 — SIC 45190
Registered office
148 Chapel Fold
Hesketh Bank
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 6RY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-01
Last: 2025-11-17
Officers (5 active · 2 resigned)
ASPINALL, Colin Harold→
Activesecretary · appointed 1991-12-06
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ASPINALL, Colin Harold→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 1991-12-06
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ASPINALL, Duncan Edward→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 1991-12-06
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ASPINALL, Mark→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 1998-03-13
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FORSHAW, Michael John→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2002-09-01
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CHETTLEBURGH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-12-03 · resigned 1991-12-06
HALL, Ian William→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2002-09-01 · resigned 2010-05-31
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
6
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 03/03/2026 | — | |
| satisfied | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 27/04/2023 | 12/06/2026 | |
| outstanding | Aldermore Aldermore Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 08/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/09/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/09/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/04/2014 | — | |
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC as Security Trustee ("Security Holder") for Each Group Member | Debenture | 1 property | 27/01/2012 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/02/2004 | 15/12/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/08/2003 | 15/12/2014 |
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Recent filings (101 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-06-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-medium
accounts · AA
2025-11-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-medium
accounts · AA
2024-10-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-medium
accounts · AA
2023-10-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-04-27
withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
2022-12-21
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-12-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-07
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-07