ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02851536 · ltd · incorporated 1993-09-08
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 31.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
60/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 60/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 31.3y

70/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 31.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.

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, 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
25 officers (2 active, 25 linked, 13 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
138 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
60/100Worth 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
75
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 (77 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-05-07
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2019-05-07
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-02-19
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2019-02-08
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-09-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  6. 2018-01-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2018-01-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2018-01-02
    ➕
    QUAYLE, Mike John appointed
    director
  9. 2018-01-02
    ➖
    HEWITT, Anthony William resigned
    director
  10. 2017-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  11. 2016-09-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  12. 2016-04-06
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  13. 2016-04-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  14. 2016-03-31
    ➕
    BRUNSKILL, Michael Harvey appointed
    director
  15. 2016-03-31
    ➖
    CORCORAN, Andrew Charles resigned
    director
  16. 2015-09-24
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2015-08-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  18. 2015-08-11
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    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  19. 2015-07-13
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    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  20. 2015-07-13
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    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  21. 2014-09-15
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  22. 2014-07-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2014-07-18
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    legacy
    other · PARENT_ACC
  24. 2014-07-18
    📄
    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  25. 2014-07-18
    📄
    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  26. 2013-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  27. 2013-08-23
    ➖
    NG, Nadine Loon Angela resigned
    director
  28. 2012-06-07
    ➖
    STOCKDALE, Carolyn resigned
    secretary
  29. 2012-02-28
    ➕
    CORCORAN, Andrew Charles appointed
    director
  30. 2011-08-11
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  31. 2011-07-07
    ➖
    ROSLING, Heather Anne resigned
    secretary
  32. 2010-10-04
    ➕
    ROSLING, Heather Anne appointed
    secretary
  33. 2010-06-26
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  34. 2010-04-29
    ➕
    HEWITT, Anthony William appointed
    director
  35. 2010-04-29
    ➕
    NG, Nadine Loon Angela appointed
    director
  36. 2010-04-29
    ➖
    OATES, Erica Louise resigned
    director
  37. 2009-04-07
    ➖
    TEMPLE-HEALD, Nicholas resigned
    director
  38. 2009-03-31
    ➖
    BOWMAN, Terence Patrick Edward resigned
    secretary
  39. 2008-07-25
    ➕
    BOWMAN, Terence Patrick Edward appointed
    secretary
  40. 2008-04-21
    ➖
    BOWMAN, Terence Patrick Edward resigned
    secretary
  41. 2008-04-21
    ➕
    STOCKDALE, Carolyn appointed
    secretary
  42. 2008-01-25
    ➕
    BOWMAN, Terence Patrick Edward appointed
    secretary
  43. 2008-01-25
    ➖
    BURNS, Norah Jane Jacinta resigned
    secretary
  44. 2007-12-01
    ➖
    HEWITT, Anthony William resigned
    director
  45. 2007-12-01
    ➖
    NG, Nadine Loon Angela resigned
    director
  46. 2007-12-01
    ➕
    OATES, Erica Louise appointed
    director
  47. 2007-05-11
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  48. 2006-10-03
    ➖
    BITHELL, Charles Peter resigned
    secretary
  49. 2006-10-03
    ➕
    BURNS, Norah Jane Jacinta appointed
    secretary
  50. 2005-04-19
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 77 events

Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

61/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • 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
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2019-05-07

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Alston Properties Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Alston Properties Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES LIMITED
This company · 02851536

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Alston Properties Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-09-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Parkwood House
Cuerden Park Berkeley Drive
Bamber Bridge Preston
Lancashire
PR5 6BY

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 23 resigned)

BRUNSKILL, Michael Harvey→
director · ~60y · appointed 2016-03-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
QUAYLE, Mike John→
director · ~57y · appointed 2018-01-02
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BITHELL, Charles Peter→
secretary · appointed 2005-02-24 · resigned 2006-10-03
Resigned
BOWMAN, Terence Patrick Edward→
secretary · appointed 2008-07-25 · resigned 2009-03-31
Resigned
BOWMAN, Terence Patrick Edward→
secretary · appointed 2008-01-25 · resigned 2008-04-21
Resigned
BURNS, Norah Jane Jacinta→
secretary · appointed 2006-10-03 · resigned 2008-01-25
Resigned
NG, Nadine Loon Angela→
secretary · appointed 2005-01-31 · resigned 2005-02-24
Resigned
PETHERICK, Deborah June→
secretary · appointed 2001-12-18 · resigned 2005-01-31
Resigned
POPE, Christopher Charles→
secretary · appointed 1993-10-25 · resigned 2001-12-18
Resigned
ROSLING, Heather Anne→
secretary · appointed 2010-10-04 · resigned 2011-07-07
Resigned
STOCKDALE, Carolyn→
secretary · appointed 2008-04-21 · resigned 2012-06-07
Resigned
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-09-08 · resigned 1993-10-25
Resigned
CORCORAN, Andrew Charles→
director · ~62y · appointed 2012-02-28 · resigned 2016-03-31
Resigned
HEWITT, Anthony William→
director · ~77y · appointed 2010-04-29 · resigned 2018-01-02
Resigned
HEWITT, Anthony William→
director · ~77y · appointed 2005-02-24 · resigned 2007-12-01
Resigned
NG, Nadine Loon Angela→
director · ~60y · appointed 2010-04-29 · resigned 2013-08-23
Resigned
NG, Nadine Loon Angela→
director · ~60y · appointed 2005-01-31 · resigned 2007-12-01
Resigned
OATES, Erica Louise→
director · ~57y · appointed 2007-12-01 · resigned 2010-04-29
Resigned
PERY, Jennifer Mary→
director · ~86y · appointed 1999-01-01 · resigned 2005-01-31
Resigned
PERY, Michael Henry Colquhoun, The Honorable→
director · ~89y · appointed 1994-01-27 · resigned 2005-01-31
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property11/05/200726/06/2010
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property19/04/200511/08/2011
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property23/02/199522/01/2005

Recent filings (138 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-05-07
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2019-02-19
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-02-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-09-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-09-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2018-09-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-01-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2017-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-09-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-09-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-09-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-04-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-04-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-09-24