CROWN WORKSPACE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03250579 · ltd · incorporated 1996-09-17
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
year to Dec 2025
Net worth
£6.80M
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Removal services
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 27.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (83/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
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
12 officers (4 active, 12 linked, 9 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
129 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Positive net assets
Net assets £6,797,000
Cash YoY
+44%
Year on year
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
£2.5m
↑ 44% YoY
Net Worth
£6.8m
↑ 4.6% YoY
Current Assets
£11m
↓ 3.8% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £8.35M | £7.42M |
| Current assets | £11.03M | £11.46M |
| Cash | £2.53M | £1.76M |
| Debtors | £7.48M | £8.73M |
| Net assets | £6.80M | £6.50M |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
4 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
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (48 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-mediumaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-12-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-12-01➕MORTIMER, Jonathan Charles appointeddirector
- 2023-12-01➖FOOTE, Robert James resigneddirector
- 2023-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-21📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2021-08-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-10📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2019-10-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-24📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2018-12-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2018-12-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2018-12-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-12-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2018-12-11➕HOPPING, Francis Vivian appointedsecretary
- 2018-12-11➕HARDIE, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2018-12-11➖HARDIE, Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2018-12-11➖MUIR, David Stanley resigneddirector
- 2018-12-11📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2018-11-23➕KOOLEN, Barry Anthony appointeddirector
- 2018-11-23➕HARDIE, Stephen appointedsecretary
- 2018-11-23➖MARKS, Jeremy Stewart resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-23➕FOOTE, Robert James appointeddirector
- 2018-11-23➖MARKS, Jeremy Stewart resigneddirector
- 2018-11-23➕MUIR, David Stanley appointeddirector
- 2018-11-23➖ORAM, Philip James resigneddirector
- 2018-11-23➖RUSSINGER, David Craig resigneddirector
- 2011-03-31➕ORAM, Philip James appointeddirector
- 2008-11-08🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2008-11-08🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2008-11-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-11-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-09-14➖THURGOOD, Alan resigneddirector
- 2005-06-16🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2004-04-19➕THURGOOD, Alan appointeddirector
- 2001-01-31🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Brixton Nominee Enfield 1 Limited and Brixton Nominee Enfield 2 Limited
- 1999-10-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1998-10-07🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Brixton Estate PLC
- 1998-10-07🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Brixton Estate PLC
- 1996-09-17🏢Company incorporatedAs CROWN WORKSPACE LIMITED
- 1996-09-17➕MARKS, Jeremy Stewart appointedsecretary
- 1996-09-17➕MARKS, Jeremy Stewart appointeddirector
- 1996-09-17➕RUSSINGER, David Craig appointeddirector
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
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.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Sally Anne Barrington Thompson Individual · British · DOB 12/1949 · age 77 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 23/11/2018 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Jeremy Stewart Marksceased 23/11/2018· 25-50% shares
- David Craig Russingerceased 23/11/2018· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| CARE KONNECTIONS CIC→ 16781204 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONTAINER STORAGE CAMBRIDGE LTD→ 12586528 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
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| CW TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LTD→ 17075103 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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🔒Tailored diligence questions
6 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-09-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC49420 — Removal services
Registered office
Heritage House
345 Southbury Road
Enfield
EN1 1TW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-01
Last: 2025-09-17
Officers (4 active · 8 resigned)
HOPPING, Francis Vivian→
Activesecretary · appointed 2018-12-11
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HARDIE, Stephen→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-12-11
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KOOLEN, Barry Anthony→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-11-23
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MORTIMER, Jonathan Charles→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2023-12-01
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HARDIE, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-23 · resigned 2018-12-11
MARKS, Jeremy Stewart→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-09-17 · resigned 2018-11-23
FOOTE, Robert James→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2018-11-23 · resigned 2023-12-01
MARKS, Jeremy Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1996-09-17 · resigned 2018-11-23
MUIR, David Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2018-11-23 · resigned 2018-12-11
ORAM, Philip James→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2011-03-31 · resigned 2018-11-23
RUSSINGER, David Craig→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 1996-09-17 · resigned 2018-11-23
THURGOOD, Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2004-04-19 · resigned 2007-09-14
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 16/06/2005 | — | |
| satisfied | Brixton Nominee Enfield 1 and Brixton Nominee Enfield 2 Brixton Nominee Enfield 1 Limited and Brixton Nominee Enfield 2 Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 31/01/2001 | 08/11/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 01/10/1999 | 08/11/2008 | |
| satisfied | Brixton Estate Brixton Estate PLC | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 07/10/1998 | 08/11/2008 | |
| satisfied | Brixton Estate Brixton Estate PLC | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 07/10/1998 | 08/11/2008 |
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Recent filings (129 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-medium
accounts · AA
2026-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-medium
accounts · AA
2025-08-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-05-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-12-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-12-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-07-06
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2021-09-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-09-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-08-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-09-21