TJH GROUP LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02788607 · ltd · incorporated 1993-02-10
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 32.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 32.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)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
18 officers (4 active, 18 linked, 11 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
93 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth 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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (65 events)Click to expand
- 2012-08-07📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2012-08-07🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-04-24📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2012-04-11📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2012-03-21📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2012-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2011-11-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-06-09📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-11-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2010-06-17📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-06-17📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2010-06-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2010-06-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2010-06-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2010-02-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2009-06-30📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-04-07📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-04-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-04-03🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2009-04-03🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-03-25📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2009-03-24📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-03-23➕HOLDEN, John David appointedsecretary
- 2009-03-23➖LIVESEY, Frederick Joseph resignedsecretary
- 2009-03-09📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2009-03-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-02-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties or Any Person Appointed as Security Trustee from Time to Time in Accordance Withe the Terms of the Facility Agreement
- 2008-12-21📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-06-10📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-08-14📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2007-06-08📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-02-21➕REVITT, Kathryn appointeddirector
- 2005-07-26➖LIVESEY, Frederick Joseph resigneddirector
- 2004-07-22➕WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer appointeddirector
- 2002-02-27➕LIVESEY, Frederick Joseph appointedsecretary
- 2002-02-27➖STOTT, St John resignedsecretary
- 2002-02-27➖HEMMINGS, Trevor James resigneddirector
- 2002-02-27➕LIVESEY, Frederick Joseph appointeddirector
- 2002-02-27➖STOTT, St John resigneddirector
- 2000-09-15🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2000-09-14➕KAY, John Clement appointeddirector
- 1998-09-21➕STOTT, St John appointedsecretary
- 1998-09-21➖WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer resignedsecretary
- 1998-09-21➕STOTT, St John appointeddirector
- 1998-09-21➖WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer resigneddirector
- 1998-08-20➖KENT-LEMON, Nigel William resigneddirector
- 1996-04-01➖KAY, John Clement resignedsecretary
- 1996-04-01➕WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer appointedsecretary
- 1996-04-01➖KAY, John Clement resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 65 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.
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 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 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 · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-08-07
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-02-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
Lynton House
Ackhurst Park Foxhole Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1NY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2011-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)
HOLDEN, John David→
Activesecretary · appointed 2009-03-23
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KAY, John Clement→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-09-14
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REVITT, Kathryn→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2006-02-21
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WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2004-07-22
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KAY, John Clement→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-09-22 · resigned 1996-04-01
LIVESEY, Frederick Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-27 · resigned 2009-03-23
SIMMONDS, Gordon Graham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-09-14 · resigned 1994-09-22
STOTT, St John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-09-21 · resigned 2002-02-27
WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-04-01 · resigned 1998-09-21
GRAVITAS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-02-10 · resigned 1993-09-14
HEMMINGS, Trevor James→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1993-07-23 · resigned 2002-02-27
JACKSON, Nigel Spencer→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1993-02-10 · resigned 1993-07-23
JOHNS, Michael Stephen Mackelcan→
Resignednominee-director · ~83y · appointed 1993-02-10 · resigned 1993-07-23
KAY, John Clement→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1994-12-08 · resigned 1996-04-01
KENT-LEMON, Nigel William→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1993-07-23 · resigned 1998-08-20
LIVESEY, Frederick Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2002-02-27 · resigned 2005-07-26
STOTT, St John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1998-09-21 · resigned 2002-02-27
WIDDERS, Mark Lorimer→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1996-04-01 · resigned 1998-09-21
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties or Any Person Appointed as Security Trustee from Time to Time in Accordance Withe the Terms of the Facility Agreement | Debenture | 1 property | 27/02/2009 | 15/03/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Supplemental debenture between the company and the governor and company of the bank of scotland as agent and security trustee for the secured parties (the security trustee) | 1 property | 15/09/2000 | 03/04/2009 | |
| satisfied | The Governor and the Company of the Bank of Scotlandas Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties (As Therein Defined) | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 01/10/1993 | 03/04/2009 |
Recent filings (93 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2012-08-07
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2012-04-24
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2012-04-11
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2012-03-21
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2011-10-03
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-06-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-11-24
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-06-17
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2010-06-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2010-06-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2010-06-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2010-06-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-02-02
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-06-30