GLOUCESTER FOODS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03258174 · ltd · incorporated 1996-10-02
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
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 3663
Sector: Water supply & waste
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 32/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 69). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 29.2y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 29.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (2 active, 8 linked, 3 with DOB)
78
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
61 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (49 events)Click to expand
- 2012-06-26⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2012-06-26🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-03-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2011-10-18⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2011-05-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-10-14⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2010-06-25⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-12-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-05-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2008-10-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2008-04-17⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2007-10-19⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2007-04-27⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2006-10-23⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2005-11-08⚠️liquidation-voluntary-constitution-liquidation-committeeinsolvency · 4.48
- 2005-10-17⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 4.20
- 2005-10-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2005-10-17⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2005-10-17📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-10-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2005-10-05📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2005-10-05🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2005-08-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2005-08-16📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-03-08📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2005-02-16📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2005-02-16🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2004-12-31📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2004-12-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Tetra Pak Limited
- 2004-12-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Tetra Pak Limited
- 2003-05-29➕BOURKE, Michael Palmer appointedsecretary
- 2003-05-29➖OWEN, David John resignedsecretary
- 2003-05-29➖BAYLIS, Keith Rodney resigneddirector
- 2003-05-29➖OWEN, David John resigneddirector
- 1998-09-21🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Unigate Properties Limited
- 1997-05-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1997-04-01➕BAYLIS, Keith Rodney appointeddirector
- 1997-03-21🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1997-03-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1996-10-09➕HILL, John Arthur appointeddirector
- 1996-10-09➕OWEN, David John appointedsecretary
- 1996-10-09➖COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1996-10-09➕OWEN, David John appointeddirector
- 1996-10-09➖COMBINED NOMINEES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1996-10-09➖COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1996-10-02🏢Company incorporatedAs GLOUCESTER FOODS LIMITED
- 1996-10-02➕COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1996-10-02➕COMBINED NOMINEES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1996-10-02➕COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
100/100
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 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
95/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-06-26
16 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2012-06-26: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2012-03-26: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
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
Incorporated1996-10-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC3663 — SIC 3663
Registered office
Little Badnage
Badnage Lane
Tillington Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 8LP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2003-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 6 resigned)
BOURKE, Michael Palmer→
Activesecretary · appointed 2003-05-29
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HILL, John Arthur→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 1996-10-09
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OWEN, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-09 · resigned 2003-05-29
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-10-02 · resigned 1996-10-09
BAYLIS, Keith Rodney→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1997-04-01 · resigned 2003-05-29
OWEN, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1996-10-09 · resigned 2003-05-29
COMBINED NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-10-02 · resigned 1996-10-09
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-10-02 · resigned 1996-10-09
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Tetra Pak Tetra Pak Limited | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 20/12/2004 | 05/10/2005 | |
| outstanding | Tetra Pak Tetra Pak Limited | Mortgage debenture | 4 properties | 20/12/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Unigate Properties Unigate Properties Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/09/1998 | 16/02/2005 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Fixed charge supplemental to a debenture dated 21ST march 1997 issued by the company | 1 property | 21/05/1997 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/03/1997 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/03/1997 | — |
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Recent filings (61 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2012-06-26
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2012-03-26
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-10-18
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2011-05-09
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2010-10-14
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2010-06-25
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2009-12-03
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2009-05-09
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2008-10-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2008-04-17
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2007-10-19
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2007-04-27
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2006-10-23
liquidation-voluntary-constitution-liquidation-committee
insolvency · 4.48
2005-11-08
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · 4.20
2005-10-17