BENCHMARX KITCHENS AND JOINERY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02780063 · ltd · incorporated 1993-01-15
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
67/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46740SIC 46740
- 46900Non-specialised wholesale trade
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 1 insolvency-related filing on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
32 officers (3 active, 32 linked, 25 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
170 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
67/100Strong
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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (82 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-06📄change-corporate-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH02
- 2025-08-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-21➕KELLY, Luke Tristan, Dr appointeddirector
- 2025-07-21➖MILLER, Robin Paul resigneddirector
- 2025-06-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-23➖WILLIAMS, Alan Richard resigneddirector
- 2023-11-13📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-11-10📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-11-10📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-11-10⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2023-10-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-10-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-09-18📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2023-09-18📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2023-09-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-06-27➕MILLER, Robin Paul appointeddirector
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-26📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-08-25📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-12-17➖MEECH, Martin Richard resigneddirector
- 2019-06-28➖TREVOR, Ivan James resigneddirector
- 2019-05-01➖CARTER, John Peter resigneddirector
- 2018-11-20➖TALLENTIRE, Paul John resigneddirector
- 2018-05-14➕TALLENTIRE, Paul John appointeddirector
- 2018-05-14➕TREVOR, Ivan James appointeddirector
- 2018-05-11➖HARRISON, Andrew Peter resigneddirector
- 2018-05-09➖EVANS, David Michael, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2018-05-09➖KAVANAGH, Carol resigneddirector
- 2017-07-11➖BUFFIN, Anthony David resigneddirector
- 2017-07-11➕WILLIAMS, Alan Richard appointeddirector
- 2017-02-16➖LARKIN, Christopher Joseph resigneddirector
- 2016-10-06➖PROCTOR, Robin David resigneddirector
- 2015-04-16➕TP DIRECTORS LTD appointedcorporate-director
- 2014-12-31➖DAVIDSON, Arthur Joseph resigneddirector
- 2014-04-01➕TPG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-02-01➕HARRISON, Andrew Peter appointeddirector
- 2013-12-31➖PIKE, Andrew Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2013-12-31➖COOPER, Geoffrey Ian resigneddirector
- 2013-12-31➖DICKS, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2013-11-22➕EVANS, David Michael, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2013-04-08➕BUFFIN, Anthony David appointeddirector
- 2013-03-20➕DICKS, Christopher appointeddirector
- 2013-02-28➖HAMPDEN SMITH, Paul Nigel resigneddirector
- 2009-09-15➕KAVANAGH, Carol appointeddirector
- 2009-09-15➕PROCTOR, Robin David appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 82 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
41/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-11-10: legacy
Group structure
Travis Perkins Financing Company No.3 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Travis Perkins Financing Company No.3 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BENCHMARX KITCHENS AND JOINERY LIMITED
This company · 02780063
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Travis Perkins Financing Company No.3 Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/08/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Bmss Limitedceased 25/08/2022· 75-100% shares · 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
Incorporated1993-01-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46499 — Wholesale of household goods (other than musical instruments) n.e.c.
Registered office
Ryehill House Rye Hill Close
Lodge Farm Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN5 7UA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-15
Last: 2026-02-01
Officers (3 active · 29 resigned)
TPG MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-04-01
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KELLY, Luke Tristan, Dr→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2025-07-21
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TP DIRECTORS LTD→
Activecorporate-director · appointed 2015-04-16
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HORNER, Michael Frank→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-01-29 · resigned 1996-01-11
HOWLETT, Michael Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-01-11 · resigned 1999-08-09
PIKE, Andrew Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-08-09 · resigned 2013-12-31
SEVERNSIDE SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-01-15 · resigned 1993-01-29
BEST, Terence→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1996-01-11 · resigned 1996-09-15
BUFFIN, Anthony David→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2013-04-08 · resigned 2017-07-11
CARTER, John Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2001-10-31 · resigned 2019-05-01
COOPER, Geoffrey Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2005-03-14 · resigned 2013-12-31
DAVIDSON, Arthur Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-08-06 · resigned 2014-12-31
DICKS, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2013-03-20 · resigned 2013-12-31
EVANS, David Michael, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2013-11-22 · resigned 2018-05-09
FORSTER, John Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1993-01-29 · resigned 1996-01-11
GLADWIN, Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2006-09-07 · resigned 2008-02-11
HAMPDEN SMITH, Paul Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1996-09-15 · resigned 2013-02-28
HARRISON, Andrew Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2014-02-01 · resigned 2018-05-11
HARRISON, Andrew Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2007-09-26 · resigned 2009-09-14
HOWLETT, Michael Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1996-01-11 · resigned 1996-01-24
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Recent filings (170 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-12
change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH02
2025-08-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-06
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-06-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-02-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-01
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2023-11-13
legacy
capital · SH20
2023-11-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-11-10
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2023-11-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-10-24