ANGLOWORLD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
📉Decliningactive
03120171 · ltd · incorporated 1995-10-31
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.
Opportunity decay
drifting distress · 6-months
Drifting toward distress — expect more negotiability in 3–6 months, but also more friction.
- · Lifecycle stage drifting downward
- · Currently "declining"
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Dec 2024
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Temporary employment agency activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: conservative operator with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 37). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (70/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 7.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 7.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (77/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (1 active, 8 linked, 4 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
105 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
🔒Estimated company valuation
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Profitable
Profit before tax £502,774
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | £502.8k | £875.5k |
| Average employees | 41 | 4700 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (45 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-30📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-30📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2024-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-08-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-08-23🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2023-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-03-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-03-30📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-03-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-03-14➖BACON, Michelle Bernadette resigneddirector
- 2023-03-06📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-01-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-01-18🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-10-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-10-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-10-12📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2021-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-07-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Limited
- 2021-06-22📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-06-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-02-12🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2020-02-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Siemens Financial Services Limited
- 2019-05-15🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2017-06-05➖RIDGEWELL, Rita resignedsecretary
- 2007-04-01➕CLARK, Laura Charlotte appointeddirector
- 1998-04-01➕RIDGEWELL, Rita appointedsecretary
- 1998-03-31➖THAYER, Nicholas resignedsecretary
- 1998-03-31➖THAYER, Nicholas resigneddirector
- 1996-09-05➕BACON, Michelle Bernadette appointeddirector
- 1996-09-04➖RIDGEWELL, Gerald Brian resigneddirector
- 1995-10-31🏢Company incorporatedAs ANGLOWORLD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
- 1995-10-31➕THAYER, Nicholas appointedsecretary
- 1995-10-31➕PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1995-10-31➖PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1995-10-31➕RIDGEWELL, Gerald Brian appointeddirector
- 1995-10-31➕THAYER, Nicholas appointeddirector
- 1995-10-31➕PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1995-10-31➖PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
85/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
68/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 31 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 ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Oa Recruitment Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Oa Recruitment Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ANGLOWORLD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
This company · 03120171
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oa Recruitment Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 14/03/2023 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Laura Charlotte Clarkceased 14/03/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mrs Michelle Bernadette Baconceased 14/03/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-10-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC78200 — Temporary employment agency activities
Registered office
11 Guessens Road
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6QW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-14
Last: 2025-09-30
Officers (1 active · 7 resigned)
CLARK, Laura Charlotte→
Activedirector · ~37y · appointed 2007-04-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
RIDGEWELL, Rita→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-04-01 · resigned 2017-06-05
THAYER, Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-10-31 · resigned 1998-03-31
PARAMOUNT COMPANY SEARCHES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-10-31 · resigned 1995-10-31
BACON, Michelle Bernadette→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1996-09-05 · resigned 2023-03-14
RIDGEWELL, Gerald Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1995-10-31 · resigned 1996-09-04
THAYER, Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1995-10-31 · resigned 1998-03-31
PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES (UK) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-10-31 · resigned 1995-10-31
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/08/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 28/07/2021 | 30/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/02/2021 | 22/06/2021 | |
| satisfied | Siemens Financial Services Siemens Financial Services Limited | A registered charge | — | 19/02/2020 | 18/01/2023 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/05/2019 | 30/08/2024 |
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Recent filings (105 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-18
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-08-30
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-08-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-08-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-27
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-03-30
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-03-30
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-03-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-03-30
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2023-03-06
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-01-18