REGENT'S COLLEGE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02699585 · ltd · incorporated 1992-03-23
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
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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 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 73). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 34.0y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 34.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (51/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (2 active, 20 linked, 13 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
97 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (70 events)Click to expand
  1. 2014-11-25
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2014-11-25
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2014-08-12
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2014-08-04
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2014-07-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  6. 2014-04-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  7. 2013-05-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2013-05-09
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  9. 2013-03-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2012-05-03
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2012-04-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2011-04-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2011-04-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2011-04-12
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  15. 2011-02-22
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    MCQUILLAN, Sinead Frances Mary appointed
    secretary
  16. 2010-05-24
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  17. 2010-05-21
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  18. 2010-05-20
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    JOHN, Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  19. 2010-05-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  20. 2010-05-19
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2010-05-12
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    MEHRTENS, Ian Nigel appointed
    director
  22. 2010-05-12
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    ORMEROD, John resigned
    director
  23. 2010-04-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2010-02-04
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  25. 2010-02-04
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  26. 2009-05-28
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  27. 2009-01-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2008-12-04
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  29. 2008-07-14
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    legacy
    accounts · 225
  30. 2008-06-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  31. 2008-05-14
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    DE LA CROIX, Eric Vaucher, Prof resigned
    director
  32. 2008-05-14
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    ORMEROD, John appointed
    director
  33. 2006-11-23
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    JOHN, Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  34. 2006-11-23
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    TURNER, Truda Caroline resigned
    secretary
  35. 2006-04-28
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    DOUGLAS, Peter Alaric resigned
    director
  36. 2005-11-01
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    TURNER, Truda Caroline appointed
    secretary
  37. 2005-10-30
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    BROADWAY SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  38. 2004-03-31
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    BURMAN, Ian Anthony resigned
    secretary
  39. 2004-03-31
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    BROADWAY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  40. 2004-03-18
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    COLLEARY, Gordon resigned
    director
  41. 2004-03-18
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    DE LA CROIX, Eric Vaucher, Prof appointed
    director
  42. 2004-03-18
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    DOUGLAS, Peter Alaric appointed
    director
  43. 2004-03-18
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    GULA, Giuseppe, Professor resigned
    director
  44. 2003-11-18
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    PAYNE, Gillian Mary resigned
    director
  45. 2003-08-13
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    COLLEARY, Gordon appointed
    director
  46. 2003-08-13
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    GULA, Giuseppe, Professor appointed
    director
  47. 2003-02-03
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    BURMAN, Ian Anthony appointed
    secretary
  48. 2003-02-03
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    HUGHES, William Michael resigned
    secretary
  49. 2002-11-13
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    VAN MIERT, Marcel resigned
    director
  50. 2001-07-06
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Regent's College
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Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

98/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 34 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2014-11-25

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-03-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Regent'S University London Inner Circle
Regent'S Park
London
NW1 4NS

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 18 resigned)

MCQUILLAN, Sinead Frances Mary→
secretary · appointed 2011-02-22
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Active
MEHRTENS, Ian Nigel→
director · ~73y · appointed 2010-05-12
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Active
BURMAN, Ian Anthony→
secretary · appointed 2003-02-03 · resigned 2004-03-31
Resigned
HUGHES, William Michael→
secretary · appointed 1992-04-30 · resigned 2003-02-03
Resigned
JOHN, Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2006-11-23 · resigned 2010-05-20
Resigned
TURNER, Truda Caroline→
secretary · appointed 2005-11-01 · resigned 2006-11-23
Resigned
BROADWAY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2004-03-31 · resigned 2005-10-30
Resigned
GRAVITAS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-03-23 · resigned 1992-04-30
Resigned
COLLEARY, Gordon→
director · ~85y · appointed 2003-08-13 · resigned 2004-03-18
Resigned
DE LA CROIX, Eric Vaucher, Prof→
director · ~86y · appointed 2004-03-18 · resigned 2008-05-14
Resigned
DOUGLAS, Peter Alaric→
director · ~81y · appointed 2004-03-18 · resigned 2006-04-28
Resigned
GULA, Giuseppe, Professor→
director · ~83y · appointed 2003-08-13 · resigned 2004-03-18
Resigned
JACKSON, Nigel Spencer→
director · ~74y · appointed 1992-03-23 · resigned 1992-04-30
Resigned
JOHNS, Michael Stephen Mackelcan→
nominee-director · ~83y · appointed 1992-03-23 · resigned 1992-04-30
Resigned
LANGHAM, Derek James→
director · ~99y · appointed 1992-04-30 · resigned 1993-10-21
Resigned
ORMEROD, John→
director · ~73y · appointed 2008-05-14 · resigned 2010-05-12
Resigned
PAYNE, Gillian Mary→
director · ~89y · appointed 1994-07-15 · resigned 2003-11-18
Resigned
PAYNE, Michael John→
director · ~89y · appointed 1994-01-13 · resigned 1994-07-22
Resigned
VAN DEURZEN-SMITH, Emma→
director · ~75y · appointed 1992-04-30 · resigned 1996-12-12
Resigned
VAN MIERT, Marcel→
director · ~61y · appointed 1996-01-09 · resigned 2002-11-13
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Regent's College
Debenture1 property06/07/2001—
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Debenture1 property09/06/199424/01/1997
satisfied
Regent's College Management Services
Regent's College Management Services Limited
Debenture1 property13/05/199213/12/1994
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Recent filings (97 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2014-11-25
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2014-08-12
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2014-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-07-07
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-04-22
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-05-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-05-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-03-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-05-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-04-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-04-21
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-04-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2011-04-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-05-24
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2010-05-21